Occupational Therapist / OTR

Friendship is looking for a Full Time Registered Occupational Therapist to join our Friendship Richfield Outpatient and Wellness Services team, located in Salem, VA. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for treating injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They help these patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Execute goal-oriented treatment plans and programs in coordination with other departments
• Adhere to departmental, organization and regulatory agency policies and procedures
• Assess treatment plan progressions to identify any deficiencies and make adjustments as may be necessary
• Participate in program development, quality assurance and improvement efforts
• Supervise and collaborate with rehab aides/techs, OT/COTA students and others as assigned
• Identify areas of opportunity to improve quality of care for residents and/or improve departmental operations
• Work with other departments to provide the best care for each resident by identifying opportunities to cross-treat
• Comply with all local, state, federal, and facility policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy required, Masters preferred
• Occupational Therapy license in the state of Virginia required
• Experience in a long-term care/rehabilitation facility preferred
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds

Benefits for Full Time Positions:

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)