Inova
Occupational Therapist- Outpatient
Inova, Alexandria, Virginia, us, 22350
Job Description
*** Exciting new opportunity to join our fabulous team as a full time Occupational Therapist in our Alexandria location***Inova Alexandria offers both acute care and outpatient rehab services and is proud to be recognized as a Joint Commission Center of Excellence for Spine, Hip, & Knee Replacement, a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and accredited by AACVPR. We offer mentorship and a wonderful culture to thrive in. This position is working with our outpatient patients.
The Occupational Therapist 1 adheres to department policies regarding the timeframe, form, and content of written evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries. Communicates effectively with patients, family, medical staff, care team members, students, supervisors, and outside contacts while completing all administrative tasks and other responsibilities in support of the operating unit.
Schedule: M-F, 40 hours a week. Some flexibility
Inova Benefits and Perks:Health, Vision, and Dental CoverageTuition reimbursement and Educational AssistanceStudent loan assistance - up to $10,000!State-of-the-art medical and training facilitiesPaid parental leave for birth/adoption of a child.Retirement benefits with match from day oneFree Parking to all employeesExclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!Job Responsibilities:
Documents evaluation results clearly and completely according to department policy.Completes daily progress notes that reflect patients' responses to treatment, actual performance and an assessment as to status, relevant to the treatment plan, and eventual discharge needs and treatment summaries if needed.Completes discharge notes that include a summary of the course of treatment, progress toward goals, discharge needs, recommendations for follow-up and patient and/or family education.Communicates effectively with patients, families, medical staff, care team members, students, supervisors and outside contacts.Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to patients' level of understanding and motivation.Demonstrates essential skill competencies in the use of treatment modalities, equipment and protocols. Performs re-evaluations according to department guidelines - adjusting the treatment plan as needed.Showcases current knowledge of the application of therapeutic techniques and evaluation methods.Assumes complete responsibility over the course of Occupational Therapy patient management from the time of initial contact to discharge for functional progress, safety and treatment outcomes.May perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education: M.S. in Occupational TherapyCertification: BLS through American Heart Association (AHA)Licensure: VA License required
Experience: 1-3 years in outpatient hospital setting preferred
About Us
We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
*** Exciting new opportunity to join our fabulous team as a full time Occupational Therapist in our Alexandria location***Inova Alexandria offers both acute care and outpatient rehab services and is proud to be recognized as a Joint Commission Center of Excellence for Spine, Hip, & Knee Replacement, a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and accredited by AACVPR. We offer mentorship and a wonderful culture to thrive in. This position is working with our outpatient patients.
The Occupational Therapist 1 adheres to department policies regarding the timeframe, form, and content of written evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries. Communicates effectively with patients, family, medical staff, care team members, students, supervisors, and outside contacts while completing all administrative tasks and other responsibilities in support of the operating unit.
Schedule: M-F, 40 hours a week. Some flexibility
Inova Benefits and Perks:Health, Vision, and Dental CoverageTuition reimbursement and Educational AssistanceStudent loan assistance - up to $10,000!State-of-the-art medical and training facilitiesPaid parental leave for birth/adoption of a child.Retirement benefits with match from day oneFree Parking to all employeesExclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!Job Responsibilities:
Documents evaluation results clearly and completely according to department policy.Completes daily progress notes that reflect patients' responses to treatment, actual performance and an assessment as to status, relevant to the treatment plan, and eventual discharge needs and treatment summaries if needed.Completes discharge notes that include a summary of the course of treatment, progress toward goals, discharge needs, recommendations for follow-up and patient and/or family education.Communicates effectively with patients, families, medical staff, care team members, students, supervisors and outside contacts.Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to patients' level of understanding and motivation.Demonstrates essential skill competencies in the use of treatment modalities, equipment and protocols. Performs re-evaluations according to department guidelines - adjusting the treatment plan as needed.Showcases current knowledge of the application of therapeutic techniques and evaluation methods.Assumes complete responsibility over the course of Occupational Therapy patient management from the time of initial contact to discharge for functional progress, safety and treatment outcomes.May perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education: M.S. in Occupational TherapyCertification: BLS through American Heart Association (AHA)Licensure: VA License required
Experience: 1-3 years in outpatient hospital setting preferred
About Us
We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.