OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST I - FARMVILLE, VA (Full Time) -$5,000 RECRUITMENT BONUS!

Job Description
This position is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in the Acute Care and Acute Rehab settings. The Occupational Therapist I (Entry/Competent) provides services within Va Licensure, TJC and CMS guidelines for patient care and billing for services.
Responsibilities
Evaluates and develops plan of care according to American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) guidelines.
Administers occupational therapy treatments appropriate to diagnosis and to AOTA guidelines.
Completes discharge planning according to AOTA guidelines by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.
Documents and charges for patient care services by charting in patient and department records according to federal, state, and local regulations.
Protects patients, employees, and visitors by promoting infection-control and safety policies and protocols.
Meets productivity standards.
Ensures operation of equipment, follows manufacturer's instructions; troubleshoots malfunctions and reports the need for repair to supervisor.
Supervises Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistants, Rehab Aides, other support staff, and students.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education Minimum: Graduate of an accredited OT program.
Education Preferred: None
Work Experience Minimum: None
Work Experience Preferred: Clinical experience in hospital- based setting.
Licenses & Certifications Minimum: Current VA OT licensure or license eligible. BLS CPR Certification
Licenses & Certifications Preferred: None