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Inova
Fairfax, Virginia

Occupational Therapist (OT) Behavioral Health PRN

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

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Job Description

Inova Behavioral Health - Merrifield is looking for a dedicated Occupational
Therapist (OT) to join our team. This role will be a PRN, Monday-Friday (Days
Vary). Flexibility to support a few weekdays per week is a plus!

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and
patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top
employer in both the D. C. metro area and the nation. 

Featured Benefits

* Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting
on your first day.
* Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their
spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy
sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN Job Responsibilities

* Adheres to department policies regarding the timeframe, form, and content of
written evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries. 
* Communicates effectively with patients, family, medical staff, care team
members, students, supervisors, and outside contacts while completing all
administrative tasks and other responsibilities in support of the operating
unit. 
* Demonstrates essential skill competencies in the use of treatment modalities,
equipment, and protocols while performing re-evaluations, according to
department guidelines, and adjusting the treatment plan as needed. 
* Selects evaluation and treatment methods appropriate to patients' diagnosis,
age group, and physical/emotional status while formulating appropriate
treatment plans.

Minimum Qualifications

* Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
* Licensure: Occupational Therapist
* Certification: BLS from the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualification

* Occupation Therapist (OT) experience in Behavioral Health 

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every
day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities
we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare
safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to
professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova,
we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate
future for healthcare. 

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability,
gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin,
political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related
conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran
status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will perform patient evaluations, develop treatment plans, and document progress according to department policies. They will also communicate effectively with the care team and patients while utilizing appropriate treatment modalities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and possess a valid Occupational Therapist license. A BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required, and experience in behavioral health is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningDocumentationCommunicationClinical assessmentPatient care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Inova ranks #14 of 15 employers hiring Occupational Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 54% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
71%
Sign-on bonus
40%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

3.9/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

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About Inova

Hospitals and Health Care
Falls Church, Virginia
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Retirement: 401k match first 5% starting day one
Mental Health Support: 25 free coaching/therapy sessions per person per year