Occupational Therapist – Home Care

Carilion Clinic

. Confirm and interpret physician referrals .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRadford • Virginia • United StatesJunior💰 $37 - $55 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient assessments and individualized treatment planning, ensuring effective coordination of care among healthcare team members. Holds a valid Occupational Therapist license and BLS certification, with a strong focus on communication and teamwork in clinical settings.

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Licensed Occupational TherapistPatient AssessmentIndividualized Treatment PlanningClinical ExperienceBLS Certification

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Hard Skills

Patient CareMedical Record DocumentationOccupational TherapyHome Care TreatmentCost-Containment Initiatives

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer Service SkillsTeamwork Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS CertificationOccupational Therapist License

Industry Keywords

Clinical ActivitiesPatient ReferralsTherapy Staff CollaborationProgram DevelopmentPerformance Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Confirm and interpret physician referrals
Perform patient assessments
Plan and implement individualized treatment programs based on patient age, developmental and chronological needs, and medical diagnoses
Provide patient care based on physician referrals and age-appropriate assessments
Coordinate patient care and clinical activities with patients, families, therapists, Clinical Team Leaders, managers, physicians, and other healthcare team members
Document in patient medical records and complete patient care-related forms
Supervise Occupational Therapist Assistants and Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants
Collaborate with therapy staff, support staff, volunteers, and students
Participate in in-services, performance improvement, program development and evaluation, new employee orientation, committee membership, peer review, and staff meetings
Orient new employees and guide volunteers, students, support, or contract staff
Suggest cost-containment initiatives
Provide home care treatment at patients' homes and may work at other Carilion facilities or clinical settings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited occupational therapy program required
One year of clinical experience required for Home Health positions
Licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service and teamwork skills required
BLS-certified from a Carilion-approved program within six months of employment
Must provide own transportation when required to work at other Carilion facilities to meet staffing needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Mileage reimbursement
Company equipment
Sign-on bonus eligible up to $20,000
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years
Voluntary 403B
Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
Discounts on childcare
Continued education and training