Occupational Therapist

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist for a role in a hospital setting. This position requires 2 years of experience, preferably in inpatient rehabilitation with a focus on stroke evaluation and treatment.

General Information

• Location: Richmond, VA
• Unit Name: Rehab Therapy
• Number of Beds: 44
• Patient Ratios: 4:1
• Unit Staffing: 10 OT/PT teams; 3 speech therapists; 1 technician
• Type of Equipment: Sara Lifts, Ceiling Lifts, Bioness, Diego
• Documentation System: Meditech Expanse
• Scheduling Requirements: Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts between 7 AM and 5 PM; weekend rotation required
• Floating Policy: May float to acute care if rehab census is low
• Patient Experience Requirements: Use of AIDET communication and immediate service recovery

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a hospital or inpatient rehabilitation setting preferred
• Stroke evaluation and treatment experience strongly preferred
• Advanced skills are not required

Responsibilities

• Perform manual therapy for neuro re-education
• Assist with therapeutic exercises, functional activities, and neuromuscular re-education
• Support patients with self-care and functional electrical stimulation

Dress Code

Required uniform: Black scrub bottoms and royal blue top preferred.

Awards and Recognition

We value our team and encourage candidates to explore any awards or recognition our department has received. Links to videos highlighting our department’s achievements are available upon request.

Additional Information

This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment and technology. Our team consists of experienced professionals dedicated to patient care.