Occupational Therapist (OT) Behavioral Health at Inova Health System

Fairfax, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Therapy, Behavioral Health, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Clinical Documentation, Patient Communication, Treatment Modalities, Re-evaluations

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Behavioral Health team. This role will be Full-Time, Day Shift, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm with 2 weekend days per month, 1 minor and 1 major holiday 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. Featured Benefits: * Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. * Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. * Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. * Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost. Occupational Therapist (OT) Job Responsibilities: * 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. * Demonstrates essential skill competencies in the use of treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols while performing re-evaluations, according to department guidelines, and adjusting the treatment plan as needed. * Selects evaluation and treatment methods appropriate to patients' diagnosis, age group, and physical/emotional status while formulating appropriate treatment plans. Minimum Qualifications: * Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy * Licensure: Occupational Therapist * Certification: BLS from the American Heart Association Preferred Qualifications: * 2 years of Occupation Therapist (OT) experience * Experience as an OT in the hospital setting * Experience in behavioral health We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ 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.

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for conducting patient evaluations and formulating appropriate treatment plans based on diagnosis and emotional status. They must maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary care team.