Occupational Therapist (OT) Behavioral Health

Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Behavioral Health team. This role will be Full-Time, Day Shift, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm with 2 weekend days per month, 1 minor and 1 major holiday

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. 

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.


• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.


• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.


• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

Occupational Therapist (OT) Job Responsibilities:

• Adheres to department policies regarding the timeframe, form, and content of written evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries. 


• Communicates effectively with patients, family, medical staff, care team members, students, supervisors, and outside contacts while completing all administrative tasks and other responsibilities in support of the operating unit. 


• Demonstrates essential skill competencies in the use of treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols while performing re-evaluations, according to department guidelines, and adjusting the treatment plan as needed. 


• Selects evaluation and treatment methods appropriate to patients' diagnosis, age group, and physical/emotional status while formulating appropriate treatment plans.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy


• Licensure: Occupational Therapist


• Certification: BLS from the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of Occupation Therapist (OT) experience 


• Experience as an OT in the hospital setting


• Experience in behavioral health