Occupational Therapist (OT)

Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our team of rehabilitation professionals working in the pediatric and NICU departments of our Inova L.J. Murphy Children's hospital in Fairfax, VA. We are ideally looking for an individual with experience working in acute care pediatrics and NICU, especially with extensive feeding experience. PRN mostly weekday hours but must be available at least a weekend shift a month. We are a 226 bed pediatric hospital which includes a PICU, Cardiac Unit, Intermediate Care Unit, Medical/Surgical Unit, Hematology/Oncology, and Level IV NICU.

https://www.inovachildrens.org/rehabilitation/ich

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Occupational Therapist Job Responsibilities:

• Documents evaluation results clearly and completely according to department policy.
• Completes daily progress notes that reflect patients' responses to treatment, actual performance and an assessment as to status, relevant to the treatment plan, and eventual discharge needs and treatment summaries if needed.
• Completes discharge notes that include a summary of the course of treatment, progress toward goals, discharge needs, recommendations for follow-up and patient and/or family education.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, medical staff, care team members, students, supervisors and outside contacts.
• Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to patients' level of understanding and motivation.
• Demonstrates essential skill competencies in the use of treatment modalities, equipment and protocols. Performs re-evaluations according to department guidelines - adjusting the treatment plan as needed.
  
  

Occupational Therapist Additional Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor of Science, Occupational Therapy. Master's Degree Preferred

Certification:

• BLS certified through the American Heart Association.

Licensure:

• Virginia License required upon start