Occupational Therapist - Nursing Home jobs in Lynchburg, VA

Speech & Occupational Therapy Specialists is a clinic based organization with a passion of helping our community. 

Do you have a passion for helping people in our community ? If so,  we would love to talk to you about a career at Speech & Occupational Therapy Specialists! 

Top 5 reasons to work at Speech & Occupational Therapy Specialists!

1. We work with clients of all ages. Mostly children but also some older adults.
2. We serve clients in Early Intervention (Birth to 3 years), our clinic, schools, and homes.
3. We have a team of experienced Speech & Occupational Therapists!
4. Our therapists have flexibility in creating their work week!
5. We offer competitive compensation including 401K, licensure, and continuing education cost reimbursement!

Company Mission

• Implements strategies, as directed, to accomplish the mission
• Implements actions and strategies, as directed, to reach goals

Company Vision & Values

• Ensures daily activities are carried out in alignment with the company vision
• Promotes the company image and represents company values by inspiring and enforcing company standards

Specific Duties

• Evaluate patients/students, create plans of care, and report progress/limitations.
• Complete required clinical documentation as required by third party payors and by SOTS. 
• Supervise COTA's according to regulations and SOTS procedures.  Document all supervision.
• Assist in marketing efforts for Occupational therapy services as requested by SOTS administration.
• Assist in structuring the Occupational Therapy program within SOTS.
• Assist in researching information to be utilized in recruiting.

Requirements

• Meet and maintain licensing and educational criteria as set forth by Virginia law.
• Comply with legal and ethical standards of care in provision of services and documentation in accordance with Virginia law and in accordance with other regulating, licensing and certifying agencies.
• Comply with SOTS’ standards of operation, code of conduct, policies and procedures as set forth in the Manual, Employee Handbook and by direction from the Clinical Director.
• Comply with policies and procedures as set forth by organizations to which SOTS is contracted to provide services.
• Always maintain the priority of Patient Care as most important.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment.  Professional attire is required.  Dress code is turquoise or magenta top and black pants.

Expected Hours of Work

This role may be filled with full-time employees, part-time employees, or 1099 Contractors. Flexibility of hours is allowed. Depending on the caseload assignment, clinical staff may have an earlier start time or later end time.  The specific hours of each clinician is determined in conjunction with  the Client Services Manager. 

Travel

This position may require frequent, even daily, travel to multiple treatment sites. 

Reporting Relationship

The Occupational Therapist reports directly to the Clinical Supervisor and Client Services Manager of Speech & Occupational Therapy Specialists.

Benefits for Full-Time Employment

Medical Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K, Aflac, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Birthday Off, Earned Cash Units, Paid Mileage, Licensure & Certification Reimbursement, Continuing Education via SOTS Learning Academy, and Employee Assistance Program which includes Personal Assistant, Life Coaching, Mental Health Counseling, Work/Life Resources.