With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities.

$12,000 Sign On Bonus for Full Time New Hires

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The incumbent shall be responsible for providing a full range of occupational therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in a team environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. The incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible team fashion.

Essential Job Functions

• Evaluate patient response to treatment and document the course of patient care in the electronic medical record including progress made and continuing need for treatment.
• Provide patient and family education on tasks and resources that support continued functional independence and document same in the electronic medical record.
• Supervises occupational therapy assistant(s).
• Conduct initial assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide age appropriate therapeutic interventions.

Quality Management Area

• Participate in survey preparation activities.
• Collect performance improvement data.
• Participate in department safety activities.
• Participate in program quality management activities.
• Contribute to the delivery of cost-effective care.

Professional/Leadership Area

• Participate in continuing education/professional development activities to include mentoring students and volunteers.
• Communicate and demonstrate a professional image/attitude for patients, families, coworkers and others.
• Adhere to policies and practices of applicable professional organizations, and Bon Secours Virginia Health System.
• Maintain licenses/certifications and memberships in applicable professional organizations as required.
• Contribute to marketing activities.

Team Area

• Participate in team meetings.
• Contribute to development of improved efficiency and productivity of department clinical/administrative functions.
• Assist in providing team members with inservice/cross-training on occupational therapy knowledge and skill areas as needed.

• Participates as a team member by performing additional assignments not directly related to the job description when workload requires and as requested by supervisor.
• Collaborative participation with the interdisciplinary team as applicable.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Patient Population

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
• Adults (18-64 years).
• Pediatrics (1-12 years)
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)
• Adolescents (13-17 years)

Education Qualifications

Required Minimum Education:

• 4 year/ Bachelors Degree

Specialty/Major:

• Program approved by AOTA (or foreign equivalent)

Licensure/Certification Required:

• State license is required state or certification to practice or approved as a Occupational Therapist Trainee.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Experience in working with an adult and geriatric population is necessary.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Experience with an outpatient program/services and pediatric/adolescent populations is desirable, but not necessary

Working Conditions

• General office environment.
• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. *
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. *
• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]