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Bon Secours Mercy Health
Petersburg, Virginia

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Acute Care - Southside Medical Center

Occupational TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40 Work Shift: Days (United States of America) Occupational Therapist - Acute Care - Southside Medical Center Candidates accepting a full time offer of employment may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $6,000! Rules & restrictions apply, ask your recruiter for details.

Internal BSMH associates are not eligible for sign-on bonuses. Primary Function/General Purpose of Position Occupational Therapists are responsible for providing patients with treatment to help them develop and improve their ability to complete everyday tasks related to their job and daily life.

They perform patient evaluations and re-evaluations, establish patient treatment plans based on the referral from the physician/referral source (if required), and document the patients’ care and direct supportive staff regarding treatment process.

This may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics and off-site locations. Essential Job Functions Reviews physician referral, patient’s condition and medical history to determine occupational therapy treatment needs.

Performs and documents patient evaluation, re-evaluation and develops treatment and discharge plans per department policies and procedures/protocols Plans and administers medically prescribed occupational therapy treatments to patients.

Designs and constructs special equipment for adaptation of individual’s work and living environment. Plans programs involving activities, practice in functional, pre-vocational, vocational, homemaking skills, activities of daily living and sensory motor activities.

Reviews progress and modifies treatment goals and plan of care as appropriate. May be involved with patient care conferences as appropriate. Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.

Responsible for overall management of patient cases including communication and coordination of care with treatment team. Precepts in the direction and evaluation of clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges or universities.

Orients, instructs and directs the work activities of assistants, aides, students and volunteers. Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality. Delivers efficient and effective care to patients meeting and exceeding department standards.

Attends and participates in scheduled meetings and in-services and provides in-services to appropriate staff to maintain competency and ongoing education. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.

Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of current practice or meet all qualifications for traineeship or temporary license in the state of current practice (required) BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH) Work Experience 2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred) Training None Language None Skills Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.

Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities and progress. Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians, patients and families. Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients, the public and other health care professionals.

Demonstrates critical thinking skills. Effective organizational and time management skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection prevention standards. Ability to work independently.

Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality of all work related and sensitive information. Must be able to communicate effectively with people of various cultural and educational backgrounds Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer. As a Bon Secours associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters.

We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department: Occupational Therapy - Southside RMC - Petersburg It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).

Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com. We believe your best is yet to come.

At Bon Secours, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here.

Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for evaluating patients and implementing occupational therapy treatment plans to improve daily living and vocational skills. Coordinates care with the treatment team and supervises assistants, students, and volunteers.

Requirements

Requires a valid Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice and BLS certification. Two years of experience in an equivalent setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningDischarge PlanningAdaptive Equipment DesignCase ManagementClinical Precepting

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Virginia, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (160 salary observations; 617 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (6,528 salary observations; 25,016 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)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 36% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT) - Acute Care - Southside Medical Center at Bon Secours Mercy Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,226 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks40 jobs · 38 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
63% this job
Sign-on bonus
30% this job
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,226 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights

Living in Petersburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$251k
Typical market rent
$1,350/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.9
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 · Richmond, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Bon Secours Mercy Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Cincinnati, Ohio
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses
403(b) with employer contributions
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage
HSA/FSA options
Life insurance, mental health resources
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave
Short- and long-term disability
Backup care for children and elders