The Occupational Therapist conducts patient evaluations and implements comprehensive treatment programs including discharge planning and patient education. They also participate in interdisciplinary team rounds and provide clinical instruction to students and staff.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be licensed or license-eligible as an Occupational Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia and hold a degree from an accredited School of Occupational Therapy. The role requires between zero and two years of experience and current CPR certification.
This position offers the opportunity to practice in a quiet, rural community with the benefit of being part of a larger university health system—providing both a close-knit team environment and access to broader resources and support.
Our clinic treats a wide variety of orthopedic and neurologic diagnoses, with the potential to expand into pediatric populations for clinicians interested in developing that area of practice.
This variety allows for meaningful, well-rounded clinical work and continued professional growth.
We are located within driving distance of Metro Richmond and Raleigh, with easy access to both the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic coast, making weekend travel simple and enjoyable.
Our department places a strong emphasis on teamwork, collaboration, and supporting one another, and our well-equipped facility allows clinicians to deliver high-quality care across a range of patient needs- including an on-site rehabilitation pool for aquatic therapy.
We also support continuing education and advanced certifications, encouraging clinicians to grow and specialize over time.
This role is ideal for someone looking for a different pace of practice.
You can build relationships with patients, work as part of a supportive team, and enjoy a better balance between work and life outside the clinic.
The Occupational Therapist PRN conducts evaluations on referred patients.
The Occupational Therapist PRN plans and implements a comprehensive treatment program that includes discharge planning, patient/family education, and recommendations for follow-up or continued care.
The Occupational Therapist PRN documents results of the OT evaluation and services provided in accordance with hospital and department guidelines.
The Occupational Therapist PRN participates as a member of a self-directed departmental team as well as a member of an interdisciplinary patient care team.
The Occupational Therapist PRN provides clinical instruction to OT and OTA students as needed.
This position provides training and education to department and hospital staff.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Licensed (or licensed eligible) by the Commonwealth of Virginia as an Occupational Therapist Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Completion of licensing requirements for new graduates within 1 year of graduation.
Benefits
Professional growth opportunities
Continuing education support
Team environment
Advanced certifications support
Maintenance of licensure once granted.
Current CPR Certification if required by clinic or practice area Experience REQUIRED: New graduate to up to 2 years of work experience as an Occupational Therapist Experience PREFERRED: Previous affiliation or work experience at a similar facility Education/training REQUIRED: Graduate of an accredited School of Occupational Therapy Education/training PREFERRED: Masters or Doctoral Degree from an accredited School of Occupational Therapy Independent action(s) required: Evaluation and treatment of patients with routine diagnoses.
Setting schedule and managing time.
Reporting in interdisciplinary rounds.
Goal setting for routine diagnoses.
Completion of routine documentation.
Interaction with the interdisciplinary team and self-directed work team.
Customer interaction.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): Occupational Therapist provides supervision for Rehab Technicians, COTA staff, volunteers and students doing clinical rotations.
Additional position requirements: Schedules and work hours will be established with your specific Manager.
Schedules, including weekends and holidays, will be required based on the unit’s organizational and staffing needs.
Age Specific groups served: As appropriate based on unit assignment.
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical - Lifting 50-100 lbs.
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing,
Speak clearly,
Write legibly,
Reading,
Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change Days EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Who We Are
Inventing better care, day by day by discovery Sound outrageous? It absolutely is. Sound impossible? That’s never stopped us before. Sound like hard work, intense research, collaboration with experts around the world, sheer brainpower meets unrelenting willpower? That’s. Exactly. Right. We’ll do whatever it takes to offer the best in care and empower the best in quality of life. And it’s an approach that works — whether it’s a patient who undergoes a new, life-saving procedure or a clinical researcher who finds promise in a new cancer treatment, exciting new medicine is happening at VCU Health. We have it all:
One college and four health sciences schools
An academic medical center
A Level I trauma center
One of only two NCI-designated cancer centers in Virginia
The region’s only full-service children’s hospital
More than 800 physicians in 200 specialties
With a community health center, dedicated research teams, facilities and valued partners in every field Our medical teams are top notch. And we’re not too shy to boast of internationally known physicians, some recognized as the best in the country, top-ranked local specialists and all-around all-stars at every level. From our very first years to our most recent advancements, we are driven to learn more, dig deeper, teach passionately and never rest in order to be a true leader in discovering what’s possible in health and recovery. We are a comprehensive system of care and a pioneer of health. Read VCU Health Year In Review for more about our accomplishments.
Market context
Outpatient OT roles in Virginia remain active
Outpatient rehabilitation settings in Virginia often look for occupational therapists who can support patients recovering from injury, surgery, or chronic conditions, and PRN coverage can be appealing when clinics need flexible staffing. These roles are competitive because employers typically want Virginia licensure or eligibility, a degree from an accredited OT program, CPR certification, and early-career experience that can fit into a team-based outpatient workflow. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and CPR renewal before applying.
