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Riverside Health

PRN Occupational Therapist RTG

Riverside Health, Saluda, Virginia, United States, 23149

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PRN Occupational Therapist RTG Location:

Saluda, Virginia

Overview The Occupational Therapist carries out individualized programs for patients with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve functional goals. The therapist also maintains a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

What You Will Do

Performs evaluations, determines OT diagnoses, develops plan of care, and performs occupational therapy procedures to aid in restoring function, improve mobility, relieve pain, improve health, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities.

Evaluates and assesses patients timely, based on principles outlined by practice guidelines, evidence‑based guidelines and regulatory standards (state & organizational policies, requirements of accrediting bodies, etc.). Assesses and documents progress for evaluation, billing and reporting purposes.

Advise on adaptive equipment to help patients with daily activities.

Builds trusting collaborative relationships with a multi‑disciplinary team to support patient care needs. Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings, as assigned.

Assists and participates in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.

Follows and carries out the treatment plan. Modifies to maximize therapeutic benefit and meet discharge criteria and returns to optimal level of care. Utilizes testing results and develops updated plan of care based on principles outlined in appropriate evidence‑based guidelines.

Qualifications Education

Bachelor's Degree, Occupational Therapy (Required)

Master's Degree, Occupational Therapy (Required)

Doctoral Degree, Occupational Therapy (Optional)

Experience

1 year Occupational Therapy (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

License Occupational Therapy (OT) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire (Required)

License Occupational Therapy (OTR) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Inc (NBCOT) Upon Hire (Required)

CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days (Required)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.

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