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Occupational Therapist

*Inova Fairfax Medical Campus* is looking for *PRN Acute Care Occupational Therapists *to join our team. PRN requires at least 2 shifts a month, 16 hours total, 8 hours must be on a weekend (more available if desired) with one major and one minor holiday required.

_Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience._ _We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. _

*Occupational Therapist 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.

*Occupational Therapist Requirements:*

*Certification: *Basic Life Support Upon Start

*Licensure: *Virginia Occupational Therapist License Upon Start

*Experience: *1-year of acute care experience preferred

*Education: *Bachelor's Degree Occupational Therapy

*About Us*

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ 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 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._

Pay: $61.80 per hour



Experience:
* Acute care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
* BLS Certification (Required)
* Occupational Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: In person