Riverside Health System·Saluda, Virginia
The Occupational Therapist will implement individualized programs for patients with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve functional goals, while maintaining positive relationships with other health professionals. Responsibilities include performing evaluations, determining diagnoses, developing and modifying the plan of care, and advising on adaptive equipment to aid daily activities.
Saluda, Virginia
$55.00 - $63.00/Hourly Actual pay is determined by program, work commitment and business needs
Overview The Occupational Therapist carry out an individualized programs for patient with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve their functional goals. The therapist will also maintain 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 the patient 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.
Advises 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 multi-disciplinary 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.
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Candidates must possess a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy and must obtain Virginia State Occupational Therapy Licensure and NBCOT Certification upon hire. Preferred experience is one year in Occupational Therapy, and CPR/BLS certification is required within 30 days of hiring.
Market context
In Virginia, Physical Therapist Assistant roles are typically supported by ongoing demand in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and rehab settings, where licensed PTAs help deliver treatment plans under supervision. Competition can be strongest for roles that offer flexible scheduling, strong team support, and patient mix variety. Review the facility’s caseload and licensure expectations closely, and note that the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time.