Occupational Therapist (PRN) - Goodwin Living
Alexandria, VA 22311
About the Job
Celebrated as the #2 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2024 by The Washington Post, Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 65 countries.
Embrace the evolving world of Occupational Therapy for Home Health. Choose Goodwin Home Health.
Pay: Start of Care: $115 | Eval: $95 | Follow-Up: $85 | Additional $30 per visit for weekends!
Service Areas: Northern Virginia cities and counties of Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William.
Why Home Health? Why Not Outpatient?
One-on-One Time: Enjoy the fulfilling opportunity to treat patients on a one-on-one basis, fostering genuine rapport and achieving noticeable results.
Operate on Your Own Terms: Revel in the autonomy of the Home Health setting. You'll have the power to decide the treatment path that's right for your patient, without the burden of clinic mandates.
Optimal Work-Life Balance: While the framework remains within the 9-5 boundary, Home Health gifts you the unique privilege to design your own schedule with patients. Craft a daily routine that resonates with your needs and those of your patients.
About the Position
We're on the lookout for a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist passionate about making a difference in patients' lives from the comfort of their homes. In this role, you'll have the unique opportunity to evaluate and treat patients experiencing difficulties with activities of daily living (ADLs), safety, pain, and quality of life due to illness, injury, or disease processes. By developing personalized treatment plans and setting achievable goals, you'll work closely with patients and their caregivers, involving them every step of the way to ensure the most effective outcomes.
Your Impact:
- Personalized Patient Care: You'll evaluate patients' needs within the home health setting, focusing on improving their ability to perform ADLs, enhancing safety, and alleviating pain through tailored treatment plans.
- Collaborative Team Approach: Through effective communication and coordination with a dedicated healthcare team, you'll ensure comprehensive care. This includes consulting with the Director of Nursing (DON) and other staff members about patient needs and adjusting care plans as necessary.
- Home Environment Evaluation: Your expertise will extend to assessing patients' home environments, making recommendations to support their recovery and independence.
- Education and Empowerment: You'll play a crucial role in teaching patients and their caregivers about home exercises, safety measures, and other therapeutic techniques to promote better health and autonomy.
A Position Designed for Flexibility and Extra Earnings!
Our PRN policy is tailored for those seeking additional hours with the flexibility to balance personal commitments. Whether you're looking to supplement your income, desire a change of pace, or want to gain a unique experience in working with older adults, Goodwin Living offers the perfect opportunity.
Job Requirements
- Degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOPTA approved and accredited college or university.
- Current Occupational Therapy licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- CPR certification (adult only)
- Possess a Virginia Driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance and readily available, reliable transportation.
A sampling of our many benefits!
At Goodwin Living, we’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to PRN team members:
- Daily Pay: Work and get paid the same day!
- Tuition Assistance for Career Development
- Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
- Referral Program: Earn up to $3,000 for referring friends and family!
- Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More
About Goodwin Living
At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has inspired our team members to vote us into the Washington Post Top Workplace rankings since 2019, and they made us #2 in 2024!
Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.