Occupational Therapist
City/State: Fredericksburg, Virginia
Category: Clinical Professional (Allied Health)
Position Hours: 10
ApplyJob Requisition Number: R-14078
Job Department: 2001603 MWH-Home Health-OT
Job Posted Date: Jan 04, 2024
Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.
Job Summary:This position is accountable to provide diagnostic and treatment services to home health patients, including communication with physicians and other health care personnel to assist in providing quality patient care. Duties and responsibilities are performed according to standards outlined in the competency-based evaluation tool.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Provides for the physical, mental and social well-being for individuals and families by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the results.
- Provides appropriate and thorough teaching to patients and their caregivers.
- Completes clinical records, schedules, and administrative tasks.
- Serves as Case Manager to coordinate multidisciplinary services.
- Provides interdisciplinary communication in order to share information and assist with patient management.
- Participates in staff and administrative meetings.
- Participates in performance improvement (PI) activities.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program, required.
- NBCOT examination passed, required.
- Current Virginia State licensure, required.
- AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire
- Professional competency as a general practitioner as defined by the American Occupational Therapy Association, required.
- Minimum of one year Occupational Therapy healthcare experience, required.
As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
Working at Mary Washington Healthcare
Whether you are a new grad, experienced clinical professional or wanting to begin a career in healthcare, there is no better place than Mary Washington Healthcare. As a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company we treat our Associates like family – with respect, understanding, and communication.
Safety is our top priority
As a healthcare system, patient and Associate safety is our priority which is why all Associates will be required to take the annual flu vaccine.*
*MWHC reserves the right to amend this list at any time. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Will be discussed at interview.