Occupational Therapist - Acute

Company: Sentara
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: January 24, 2025

Job Description:

City/StateNorfolk, VAOverviewWork ShiftFirst (Days) (United States of America)Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Level 1 Trauma Center, is seeking an Occupational Therapist for Acute CareOur competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package is designed to meet your individual needs

• Tuition assistance up to $5200 annually,
• Medbridge access for CEUs and patient home programs
• Sentara hosted education courses with employee discounts
• Financial support for certifications
• Generous student debt program (no work commitment required)
• Relocation assistance
• Referral bonus program up to $10,000
• 24 days of paid time off (incudes personal, vacation and holidays); 5 sick days annually (based on 40 hour work week); bereavement leave
• 403 B with immediate company match, upon hire!
• 401 A: 3% of annual salary employer contribution (participating divisions)
• Adoption benefits up to $10,000
• Fertility benefits (procedures/medications/IVF) up to $10,000
• 4 weeks paid parental leave; caregiver leave up to 2 weeks
• Paid short-term, long-term disability and life insurance (1 time annual salary)
• Other benefits include medical, dental, vision, auto, home, travel, pet insurance, local gym discounts, employee assistance program (mental health support)
• Wellness programsWhy Choose Us?
  • State of the Art Outpatient Facilities, Multi-Disciplinary Settings and numerous Specialty Therapy Programs Offered
  • Ability to stay with the same organization while trying different work settings: inpatient, outpatient and home health
  • Clinical and Advanced Specialist Programs (Career Ladders)
  • Leadership Development and Advancement opportunities
  • Mentorship Programs for New Therapists
  • Flexible Positions to Meet your Work Life Balance: Full Time, Part Time and Flexi/PRN
  • Excellent patient satisfaction, employee satisfaction and clinical outcomes#IndeedJob SummaryAssess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve functional mobility, relieve pain, improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury and help build or restore vocational/ daily living skills as well as general independence. Provides age appropriate education for clients and caregivers. Supervise and assume responsibility for care provided by identified team members.
    
    NBCOT (National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy) certification required within 6 months of eligibility.
    
    PACE and Resource Pool specific incumbents for this position require a minimum of one year of experience, with PACE experience working with the frail or elderly population. Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy preferred, NBCOT (National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy).Qualifications:BLD - Bachelor's Level Degree: Occupational Therapy (Required)Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, NBCOT Certified Occupational Therapist - Certifications - National Board Certification In Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), Occupational Therapist License (OT) - State license - North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy (NCBOT), Occupational Therapist License (OT) - State license - Other/National, Occupational Therapist License (OT) - State license - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)SkillsSentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

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