Inova Neurologic Fellowship Occupational Therapist

Inova

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Alexandria, Virginia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The fellow will provide clinical treatment for neurologic patients while participating in over 350 hours of 1:1 mentorship. Responsibilities include documenting evaluations, completing progress and discharge notes, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and are licensed in Virginia with BLS certification. You will be responsible for documenting patient evaluations and progress, communicating effectively with patients and care teams, and utilizing various treatment modalities and protocols.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Occupational Therapy

BLS certification

Documentation

Patient evaluation

Treatment planning

Patient education

Job Description

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team. This role will be a Full Time, Day Shift, Monday-Friday with rotating weekends and holidays, 8:00am - 4:30pm

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. 

Inova Rehabilitation Neurologic Occupational Therapy Fellowship Program is a 52-week program that begins in August. This is a full-time, 12-month position with full salary and access to employer-sponsored benefits. The fellow will pay tuition to account for administrative fees and resources. The fellowship incorporates a multitude of clinical and didactic experiences. The fellow will receive clinical practice as a treating clinician while concurrently participating in more than 350 hours of dedicated 1:1 mentorship. The fellow will work collaboratively with members of the interdisciplinary team with dedicated time from experienced clinicians who specialize in neurorehabilitation. 

Inova Neurologic Occupational Therapy Fellowship Program 

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.
  • Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and more.

Occupational Therapist (OT) Job Responsibilities:

  • Documents evaluation results clearly and completely according to department policy.
  • Completes daily progress notes that reflect patients' responses to treatment, actual performance and an assessment as to status, relevant to the treatment plan, and eventual discharge needs and treatment summaries if needed.
  • Completes discharge notes that include a summary of the course of treatment, progress toward goals, discharge needs, recommendations for follow-up and patient and/or family education.
  • Communicates effectively with patients, families, medical staff, care team members, students, supervisors and outside contacts.
  • Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to patients' level of understanding and motivation.
  • Demonstrates essential skill competencies in the use of treatment modalities, equipment and protocols. Performs re-evaluations according to department guidelines – adjusting the treatment plan as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education:  Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy (OT)
  • Licensure:  Virginia license in Occupational Therapy upon start
  • Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association upon start
     

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. 

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Inova

We are Inova, Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. With expertise and compassion, we partner with our patients to help them stay healthy. We treat illness, heal injury and look at a patient’s whole health to help them flourish. Through our expansive network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, and outpatient services, Inova provides care for more than 1 million unique patients every year. Total patient visits exceed 4 million annually, demonstrating our ability to deliver the best clinical care and ensuring a seamless experience for all who rely on us for their healthcare needs. Consistently ranked and recognized as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience, Inova’s world-class care is made possible by the strength and breadth of our network, our 26,000 team members, our technology and our innovation. In 2025, Inova was named the Health System of the Year by Press Ganey, a national leader in healthcare experience, recognizing our excellence in patient care, team member engagement, and commitment to continuous improvement. Inova is home to Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and provides high-quality healthcare to each person in every community we are privileged to serve – regardless of ability to pay – every day of their life. More information about Inova can be found at www.inova.org.
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