Occupational Therapist I (Full Time, Sunday-Thursday, Acute Rehab, VBH)

$10,000 RECRUITMENT BONUS! This position is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in the Acute Care and Acute Rehab settings. The Occupational Therapist I (Entry / Competent) provides services within Va Licensure, TJC and CMS guidelines for patient care and billing for services. - Collaboration with Occupational therapy team, Physical Therapists, SLPs, Providers, Nursing and Case managers to promote interdisciplinary plans of care for Centra hospital patients. - Completion of evaluations per Provider order and develops OT plan of care. - Completion of supervisory visits for COTAs following Va licensure guidelines. - Completes documentation that is within Va Licensure, TJC and CMS guidelines. - Follows Centra Values - Completion of mandatory yearly education for employment and to maintain Va licensure. - Clinically oversees the work of a rehab aide / assistant when they are assisting OT with patient care. Other Functions : - Preceptor to new employees on volunteer basis. - Clinical instructor to OT / COTA students on volunteer basis. - Performs other duties as assigned. Education Minimum : Graduate of an accredited OT program. Education Preferred : None Work Experience Minimum : None Work Experience Preferred : Clinical experience in hospital- based setting. Licenses & Certifications Minimum : Current VA OT licensure or license eligible. BLS CPR Certification Licenses & Certifications Preferred : None