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Bon Secours Mercy Health Occupational Therapist Home Health in Portsmouth, Virginia

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

BON SECOURS HOME HEALTH PROVIDES FAITH BASED HOME CARE SERVICES. CARING FOR THE SICK IN THEIR HOMES IS DEEPLY ROOTED IN OUR TRADITION THAT WAS FOUNDED BY THE SISTERS OF BON SECOURS. AS PART OF AN AWARD WINNING, MISSION FOCUSED HEALTH SYSTEM, WE OFFER STABILITY AND STRENGTH, SCHEDULING FLEXIBILITY AND THE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE CARE IN THE HOME SETTING, NOT A SHIFT BUT A LIFE STYLE.

GREAT TEAM, GREAT MENTORING AND SUPPORT, GREAT BENEFITS INCLUDING THE IRS MILEAGE RATE. DISCOVER A CAREER WHERE YOU CAN BE YOU!

SERVICE COVERAGE: Suffolk, Portsmouth ,Chesapeake

$10,000 Hiring Incentive

Summary of Primary Function

The incumbent shall be responsible for providing a full range of occupational therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in a team environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. The incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible team fashion.

Essential Job Functions

Conduct initial assessments.

Develop individualized treatment plans.

Provide age appropriate therapeutic interventions.

Evaluate patient response to treatment.

Document the course of patient care including progress made and continuing need for treatment.

Provide patient and family education on tasks and resources that will assist with continued functional independence.

Participate in program quality management activities.

Collect quality review data.

Contribute to the delivery of cost-effective care.

Contribute to client relations and marketing activities.

Communicate and demonstrate a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers and others.

Maintain licenses/certifications and memberships in applicable professional organizations.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Required Minimum Education:

4 year/ Bachelors Degree

Specialty/Major:

Occupational Therapy

Preferred Education:

Graduate Degree (Masters)

Licensure/Certification Required:

The incumbent shall, at a minimum, be a graduate of a four year bachelor’s degree program approved by the CAHEA of the AMA in collaboration with the AOTA (or foreign equivalent), and hold an applicable and current license/certification to practice.

Licensure/Certification Preferred:

Occupational Therapist, Registered and Licensed

Minimum Years and Type of Experience:

Experience in working with an adult and geriatric population is necessary. Experience with acute care/hospital program/services is desirable.

Must have a valid drivers license and an acceptable driving record.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com

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