Occupational Therapy Clinical Leader - Outpatient

Sheltering Arms and VCU Health have come together to create Sheltering Arms Institute, a state-of-the-science destination inpatient rehabilitation hospital and network of outpatient centers. The Institute blends advanced technology, research, and evidence-based clinical care to create an innovative, transdisciplinary model of rehabilitative care. Our organizational values and approach to care facilitate superior patient outcomes and the realization of Sheltering Arms Institute’s vision to reinvent rehabilitation. To reach that goal, we need talented team members who will contribute to our culture and patient-centric model of care. Our culture statement acts as the blueprint for aligning our choices and actions with our mission and vision. Join us on our journey to reinvent rehabilitation for life beyond limits.

Sheltering Arms Institute is seeking an Occupational Therapy Clinical Leader to join the team. The Occupational Therapy Clinical Leader provides quality, comprehensive, patient-centered occupational therapy services including patient examination (ages 13+), development and administration of a treatment plan, documentation and communication with team members, and clinical direction and supervision to licensed/non-licensed personnel. Instructs therapy support staff, students, other team members, and patient and/or caregivers. In addition to clinical responsibilities, serves as a mentor, program leader heavily involved in program development, and knowledge translator. Therapy Clinical Leaders work solely in specialized care areas that include Spinal Cord Injury , Complex Care, and Multispecialty to include cardiac, amputee, and complex orthopedic outpatient care.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous experience in outpatient therapy preferred
• At least 3 years’ experience with a specialty population of interest

Education/Certifications:

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program
• Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited occupational therapy program and/or a specialty practice certification preferred
• Virginia licensure to practice or eligibility and application for licensure by the Occupational Therapy Board of the Virginia State Board of Health Professions
• Board certified clinical specialist strongly preferred
• Professional Membership of respective discipline strongly preferred
• Healthcare Professionals CPR

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status