Occupational Therapist (OT) - Acute Care - Southside Medical Center - PRN

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, VA

PRN (as needed) Two weekend days per month plus at least one holiday per year (Saturday and/or Sunday; 7AM - 3PM), flat rate

Please note: Prior acute care experience highly preferred and upcoming Occupational Therapy graduates welcome to apply!

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position:

The incumbent shall be responsible for providing a full range of occupational therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in a team environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices, and ethical standards. The incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for and contribution to performance improvement activities as applicable, problem solving, and productivity.

Employment Qualifications

The incumbent shall, at minimum be a graduate of a Master's degree program or a qualified four year Bachelor's degree program approved by ACOTE in collaboration with the AOTA (or foreign equivalent), and hold an applicable and current state license or certification to practice or meet all qualifications to be eligible for traineeship.

• Experience working with adult and geriatric populations is desirable.
• Experience working in the acute care setting is desirable however is not required.
• Current BLS certification required or obtained within ninety days of completing new employee orientation.

Essential Job Functions:

Clinical Area

• Conduct initial assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide age appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Evaluate patient response to treatment.
• Document the course of patient care in the electronic medical record including progress made and continuing need for treatment.
• Provide patient and family education on tasks and resources that support continued functional independence and document same in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in discharge planning as part of the interdisciplinary team.

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer. Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.