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Goodwin Living
Alexandria, Virginia

Occupational Therapist (PRN)

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Job Description

Celebrated as the #3 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2025 by The Washington Post since 2019, Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 70 countries.

Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 — and now nationally by USA Today. Since 2022, we’ve also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here’s what they say makes us stand out:

  • Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice.
  • Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential.
  • Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued.

About the Position

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team.

In this vital role, you will be at the forefront of evaluating and treating residents experiencing declines in functional tasks such as Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), transfers, and safety due to illness, injury, or disease processes.

Your expertise will help develop effective treatment plans approved by referring physicians, ensuring compliance with Medicare rules and regulations. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of our residents, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care.

Job Duties

  • Evaluative and Therapeutic Excellence: You will provide top-notch Occupational Therapy evaluations and treatments, aiming to overcome specific functional losses. Your goal will be to enhance our residents' ability to perform ADLs and transfer safely, catering to both inpatients and outpatients.
  • Collaboration and Communication: As a team player, you'll effectively communicate with physicians, nursing, and other team members about residents' progress. Your role is crucial in coordinating treatment plans, reporting changes in medical status, and participating in care plan meetings and discharge planning.
  • Family and Team Education: You will play a significant role in educating families and health team members to improve outcomes and ensure effective follow-through with exercises and functional tasks. Your ability to maintain positive rapport with residents, family members, and caregivers is key.
  • Compliance and Improvement: Ensuring accurate billing records and compliance with Medicare guidelines will be part of your responsibilities. You'll also provide valuable in-services to nursing staff to enhance service coordination and competency in restorative nursing programs.

Job Requirements

  • Degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA approved and accredited college or university.
  • Current Virginia and District of Columbia Physical Therapy license
  • CPR certified (adult only)
  • Possess the qualities of compassion and empathy and comfort with at risk or low-income constituents.
  • Possess the ability to deal tactfully and compassionately with clients, family members, and caregivers

A sampling of our many benefits!

At Goodwin Living, we’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to PRN team members:

  • Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
  • Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
  • Referral Program: Earn up to $3,000 for referring friends and family!
  • Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More

About Goodwin Living

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them.

Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has earned us Top Workplace recognition by The Washington Post since 2019 and, more recently, national recognition by USA Today.

These honors reflect the culture our team members foster every day — one rooted in purpose, belonging, and growth.

Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat residents experiencing functional declines in activities of daily living and safety due to illness or injury. Coordinate care plans with physicians and nursing staff while educating families and caregivers to improve patient outcomes.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA accredited institution and current licensure in Virginia and the District of Columbia. Must be CPR certified and possess strong empathy and communication skills for working with at-risk populations.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningADL TrainingMedicare CompliancePatient EducationInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Virginia, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (161 salary observations; 626 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,587 salary observations; 25,232 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, 6% are remote, 36% have no call, 70% 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 (PRN) at Goodwin Living 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 9,297 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 37 employers

401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,297 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Alexandria

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$703k
Typical market rent
$2,285/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
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 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Goodwin Living

Non-profit Organizations
Alexandria, Virginia
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
Referral Program up to $3,000
Free Meals
Access to Fitness Center and Pool