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Carilion Clinic

Non-profit health system delivering comprehensive care

Occupational Therapist-Homecare

Rehabilitation TherapiesUpdated on Nov 6
Full-timeRoanoke, VA, USA$36.87 - $55.31

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited occupational therapy program is required.
  • One year of clinical experience is required for Home Health positions; site-specific level-of-care experience is preferred but not required.
  • A license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required.
  • Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service, and teamwork skills are required.
  • BLS certification from a Carilion-approved program is required within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

  • Confirm and interpret physician referrals, perform patient assessments, and plan and implement individualized treatment programs in accordance with regulations governing occupational therapy practice.
  • Provide patient care based on physician referral and age-appropriate assessment, considering the patient's developmental or chronological age and medical diagnoses when planning and implementing treatment programs to achieve goals set with the patient or family member.
  • Coordinate patient care and clinical activities through written or verbal communication with patients, families, therapists, Clinical Team Leaders, managers, physicians, and other members of the health care team.
  • Document care in patients’ medical records and complete other patient care-related forms in compliance with regulatory agencies and department or hospital policies and procedures.
  • Supervise Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants in accordance with Virginia licensure and practice standards and federal regulations.
  • Collaborate with therapy staff, support staff, volunteers, and students to support efficient clinical activity and quality patient care.
  • Participate in patient care and departmental or professional activities as assigned, including presenting or attending in-services, performance improvement, program development and evaluation, new employee orientation, committee membership, peer review, and staff meetings.
  • Orient new employees and provide guidance to volunteers, students, support staff, or contract staff as needed.
  • Suggest cost-containment initiatives within the immediate work unit or department.
  • Interpret physician orders, perform patient assessments, and plan and implement individualized patient treatment programs within the scope of the license, age-specific criteria, and physician referral.
  • Provide services in patients’ homes for Home Care assignments and travel to other Carilion facilities as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the site-specific level of care is preferred but not required.

About the Company

Carilion Clinic

Non-profit health system delivering comprehensive care

Carilion Clinic is a non-profit health care system in Virginia that serves about one million people through a network of hospitals, outpatient specialty centers, and primary care practices. It delivers care via multi-specialty physician teams that collaborate to put the patient first, aiming to improve outcomes and quality of care while advancing medical education and research. Its approach centers on integrated care across a broad regional network, combined with ongoing teaching and clinical studies. This makes it different from many competitors by pairing patient-focused, outcome-driven care with a strong emphasis on education and research within a nonprofit framework. The company’s goal is to provide high-quality health care, improve patient outcomes, and advance medical knowledge through education and research.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$310K
Headquarters
Roanoke, VA
Founded
1976

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