Occupational Therapist- Inpatient Rehab
Listed compensation
$36.87-$55.31/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
Employment Status: Full time
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Facility
- 101 Elm Ave - Roanoke
- R163213 Occupational Therapist- Inpatient Rehab (Open)
How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare
The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and provides evidence-based occupational therapy services for patients of all ages to improve functional independence, safety, and quality of life. Develops individualized treatment plans based on physician referrals, patient assessments, and clinical best practices while collaborating with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Occupational Therapist. Full-Time schedule. Sign on bonus eligible.
Evaluates patients and develops individualized occupational therapy treatment plans based on physician referrals, patient assessments, developmental needs, functional abilities, and medical diagnoses.
Provides age-appropriate occupational therapy interventions designed to maximize independence, functional performance, safety, and achievement of established treatment goals.
Monitors patient progress, modifies treatment plans as appropriate, and communicates recommendations to patients, families, physicians, and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Documents evaluations, treatment interventions, patient progress, and discharge plans accurately and timely in accordance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and departmental policies.
Collaborates with physicians, therapists, nursing, case management, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) in accordance with Virginia licensure requirements and applicable federal regulations.
Provides clinical instruction and guidance to students, new employees, volunteers, support staff, and contract personnel as assigned.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives, program development, peer review, committee activities, staff meetings, continuing education, and department projects.
What We Require
Education
Degree in Occupational Therapy from an Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) accredited program.
Experience: None. 1 year of clinical experience required for Home Health positions.
Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Licensed Occupational Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia. AHA BLS-certified.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Strong clinical assessment, communication, interpersonal, customer service, critical thinking, organization, and teamwork skills required. Must be able to provide age-appropriate care across the patient population served. Home Health requires ability to travel between patient locations.
This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Compensation Range
$36.87 - $55.31
Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.
Recruiter
Chris Fitzgerald
Recruiter Email
cdfitzgerald@carilionclinic.org
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace.
For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a. m. to 4:30 p. m., Monday through Friday.
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- Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic
Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.
When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
- Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and provides evidence-based therapy services to improve patient functional independence and quality of life. They collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, document patient progress, and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program and be a licensed Occupational Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Additionally, AHA BLS certification is required, along with strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Virginia, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (164 salary observations; 636 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,684 salary observations; 25,690 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$96k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,325 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $77k–$115k | Occupational Therapy median $114k (middle half $99k–$128k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Virginia vs national | $97k median in Virginia | $97k nationally (about the same)164 state / 6,684 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$95k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Virginia | 251 active | 9,364 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 40% no call · 55% no weekends47 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Carilion Clinic | silver tier, 74/100 | Top Employers work-life index109 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist- Inpatient Rehab at Carilion Clinic a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,325 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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