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Carilion Clinic
Roanoke, Virginia

Occupational Therapist- Inpatient Rehab

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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

Patient assessmentTreatment planningClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationRehabilitationSupervision of OTAsEvidence-based practice

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).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 9,325 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$77k–$115kOccupational 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 powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Virginia251 active9,364 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 40% no call · 55% no weekends47 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Carilion Clinicsilver tier, 74/100Top Employers work-life index109 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,325 Occupational Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs · 17 employers

10
<$105k
8
$105k-120k
5
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
48% this job
Sign-on bonus
33% this job
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist - Part Time

Sentara Health · Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist- Acute Care

$96k-$141k
#4

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
+ 26 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,325 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site
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About Carilion Clinic

Hospitals and Health Care
Roanoke, Virginia
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus eligible
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 wellness center discounts
Personify Health wellness app
Childcare discounts

Living in Roanoke

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$265k
Typical market rent
$1,413/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.6
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Roanoke, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.