CommuniCare Health Services·Petersburg, Virginia
The Occupational Therapist will evaluate, screen, and treat patients while developing and implementing personalized treatment plans. They will also supervise COTAs and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.
Job Address: 287 East South Boulevard Petersburg, VA 23805
CommuniCare Rehab, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies has a Full Time opening for an Occupational Therapist (OT) at Petersburg Healthcare Center, where our therapists are In-House Team Members. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact with our residents through therapy. CommuniCare is a rapidly growing company, with 170 centers across IN, MD, OH, PA, VA, WV
Evaluate, screen, and treat facility patients/residents who are in need for Occupational Therapy services.
Perform patient’s/resident’s evaluation under physician order and develop a treatment plan in accordance with patient’s needs.
Implement treatment plan through direct treatment, as well as education of treatment staff including therapists and other members of team involved in treatment plan.
Provide necessary supervision for COTAs.
Attend/Lead interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate to relay clinical findings and make recommendations to other members of rehab team, including family education and consultation.
Opportunity to work at multiple centers, serving a wide variety of patient needs.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program. A valid or pending State Occupational Therapy License is required to perform clinical duties.
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.
