Valley Health·Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
Provide high-quality occupational therapy interventions to improve patient safety and functional independence within an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include managing physician referrals, maintaining professional competence, and adhering to documentation and billing guidelines.
Physical therapy op - 807090
$33.50 - $50.26
As a per diem Therapist, the employee supports the overall Mission and Vision of Valley Health by providing the highest quality and best-practice service to its customers.
The per diem therapist may be employed in any one of the rehab settings, is an active member of the interdisciplinary team, is responsive to physician referrals, determines the skilled and medically necessary needs of the patient and provides discipline specific interventions to improve the safety and functional independence of its clients through the rehab process.
Feedback from the per diem therapist is critical to determine and recommend the patient's progression through the continuum of care.
The per diem therapist is responsible for establishing and maintaining professional competence, identifying educational needs and seeking out learning opportunities from more advanced clinicians and specific continuing education, and in providing mentorship to less experienced therapists.
The per diem therapist is mindful of the fiduciary responsibilities and delivers rehabilitation services in a timely and efficient manner, adhering to licensure, documentation and billing guidelines, and initiates research of best practices for program development and process improvement initiatives.
In addition, the employee maintains a working knowledge and is supportive of departmental, hospital and organizational initiatives and updates, and stays current with communication, such as emails, in a professional and timely manner.
Education Post Graduate Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy
Basic computer and keyboarding skills or participation in computer training within the first year of employment. Competent to successfully interact with patients, according to their special needs which may apply based upon the age of the patient served - Age Specific Competencies. Learning, exhibiting, demonstrating, modeling, teaching and/or leading consistent proficiency for entry or advanced level - depending on years of experience, setting defined, competency in the provision of discipline specific interventions
Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.
To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com [https://valleyhealthbenefits.com/#/home].
Requires a degree in Occupational Therapy and valid licensure in Virginia or West Virginia. Candidates must hold a current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Market context
Behavioral health openings in West Virginia are often driven by ongoing demand for licensed clinicians who can work independently and serve diverse client needs. These roles are competitive because employers look for a master’s or doctoral degree, an unrestricted license, and experience with evidence-based treatments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm licensure details and prepare examples of your clinical approach before applying.
