OT-Therapist III
OT-Therapist III
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Job Description
Title: OT-Therapist III
State Role Title:Therapist III
Hiring Range: starting pay $84000 (commensurate based on experience)
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location:Western State Hospital
Agency Website: Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Western State Hospital (WSH) is seeking a full time OT Therapist III to plan and deliver occupational therapy treatment utilizing comprehensive and specialized approaches and provide clinical guidance to rehabilitative staff. The OT Therapist III will ensure expectations are clear well communicated and relate to the goals and objectives of the department or unit; staff receive frequent constructive feedback including interim evaluations as appropriate; and the requirements of the performance planning and evaluation system are met and evaluations are completed by established deadlines with proper documentation.
This position will also provide 18-20 hours of patient contact per week in OT programs and assessments; ensure that activities are age-appropriate and consistent with level of function; complete documentation according to facility and department guidelines and satisfies JCAHO and HCFA standards; provide assigned affiliating occupational therapy students with schedules assignments and supervision; assist in design and implementation of new programs and assessments as needed; and work as an interdisciplinary member of a team of professionals who collaborate to provide high quality treatment to the patients of WSH.
This position is eligible for:
- retirement with cash match
- paid time off; sick time; family/personal time; community service time
- health vision and dental insurance
- life insurance
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from a program in occupational therapy that is accredited by the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association as specified by Virginia code 54.1-2956.3
- Certification by the Board of Medicine to practice occupational therapy or eligible
- Certified by the National Board for Certification for Occupational Therapy as an occupational therapist registered (OTR); or eligible
Additional Considerations
- Bilingual
- Veteran or veteran spouse
- Prior supervisory experience
- OT experience
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Commonwealths Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability use this link: or call DARS at .
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at ) for assistance. Minorities Individuals with disabilities Veterans and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
Western State Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status political affiliation genetics or disability.
DBHDS Facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated for COVID-19. However facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits and offer COVID - 19 vaccination programs to staff residents clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have questions please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Contact Information
Name: Samantha Leep
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Employment Type
Full-Time
