Occupational Therapist / OTR

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$47/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day.

With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer’s and memory care.

As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means. Visit friendship.us for more information.

Friendship is looking for a Full Time Registered Occupational Therapist to join our Friendship Richfield Outpatient and Wellness Services team, located in Salem, VA. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for treating injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They help these patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Execute goal-oriented treatment plans and programs in coordination with other departments
  • Adhere to departmental, organization and regulatory agency policies and procedures
  • Assess treatment plan progressions to identify any deficiencies and make adjustments as may be necessary
  • Participate in program development, quality assurance and improvement efforts
  • Supervise and collaborate with rehab aides/techs, OT/COTA students and others as assigned
  • Identify areas of opportunity to improve quality of care for residents and/or improve departmental operations
  • Work with other departments to provide the best care for each resident by identifying opportunities to cross-treat
  • Comply with all local, state, federal, and facility policies and procedures

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy required, Masters preferred
  • Occupational Therapy license in the state of Virginia required
  • Experience in a long-term care/rehabilitation facility preferred

This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds

Benefits for Full Time Positions

  • 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Time Off
  • Education Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program

Company Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)

Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will execute goal-oriented treatment plans to help patients recover and improve daily living skills. They are also responsible for collaborating with other departments, supervising rehab staff, and ensuring compliance with regulatory policies.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningCollaborationPatient careDocumentationRegulatory compliance

Occupational Therapist Career Context

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).

Of the 47 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 51% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 18 employers

10
<$105k
4
$105k-120k
5
$120k-135k
7
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
33%
Relocation assistance
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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21st Century Home Health Services · Citrus Heights, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Hampton, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
#4

Acute Care Occupational Therapist - Flexi

$96k-$141k
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,448 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Salem

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$296k
Typical market rent
$1,631/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.

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About Friendship Retirement Community

Hospitals and Health Care
Roanoke, VA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Employee Assistance Program