Occupational Therapy Assistant Flex- Acute Care Therapy

Variable / FlexDay (United States of America)1906 Belleview Ave SE - RoanokeR161562 Occupational Therapy Assistant - Flex- Acute Care Therapy (Fill Date: 08/23/2026) The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant performs selected procedures under the direction of a licensed Occupational therapist who has evaluated the patient and developed a plan of care. Provides services in compliance with regulations governing the practice of occupational therapy and during the course of treatment takes into consideration the patients chronological and developmental ages

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. Acute care patient base. Flex schedule.

• Implements individualized treatment programs based on the occupational therapists evaluation plan of care physician orders and patient age developmental level and functional needs.
• Monitors patient response to treatment communicates progress to the supervising occupational therapist and assists with modifications to treatment goals and interventions as appropriate.
• Coordinates patient care through effective written and verbal communication with patients families occupational therapists Clinical Team Leaders managers physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
• Documents patient treatment progress and related clinical activities in the medical record and completes required documentation in accordance with organizational policies professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with rehabilitation support staff students volunteers contract staff and other healthcare professionals to promote efficient clinical operations and quality patient care.
• Orients new employees and provides guidance to students volunteers support staff and contract personnel as assigned.
• Participates in patient care initiatives and departmental activities including performance improvement program development and evaluation continuing education in-service presentations committee participation peer review staff meetings and new employee orientation.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and safeguards protected health information in accordance with organizational policies and applicable privacy regulations.
• Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency and supports departmental cost containment initiatives through responsible use of resources.
• Exercises clinical judgment within the scope of certification departmental policies established protocols physician orders and the supervising occupational therapists plan of care to provide safe effective age-appropriate treatment.
• Communicates effectively with patients families and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote coordinated patient-centered care.
• Provides services in a variety of clinical settings including hospitals outpatient clinics nursing facilities home care and community-based environments and travels between Carilion facilities or patient homes as required to support operational needs

Education: Associate degree from an AOTA accredited program or equivalent 4 years of experience required.

Experience: None required.

Licensure Certification and/or Registration: Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia. AHA BLS-HCP required within six months of employment.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal communication customer service and teamwork skills required.

This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Compensation Range:

$36.00 - $36.00

Employee pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications credentials education and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Recruiter:

Chris Fitzgerald

Recruiter Email:

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Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin age (40 or older) disability genetic information or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. Thats why we offer a well-rounded benefits package and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy healthy life at work and when youre away.

When you make your tomorrow with us well enhance your potential to realize the best in are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical Dental & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training