Occupational Therapist - Outpatient/PHP/Inpatient Pediatric Behavioral Health

VCU Health

2 months ago

VirginiaFull TimePediatrics

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Job Description

About the Role

Join VCU Health as a Occupational Therapist - Outpatient/PHP/Inpatient Pediatric Behavioral Health in United States.

$10,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by February 28, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply

The Occupational Therapist II job conducts evaluations on referred patients.

Key Responsibilities

(if applicable): Occupational Therapist provides supervision for Rehab Technician, COTA staff, volunteers and students doing clinical rotations.

Requirements

saving procedure or a clinical researcher who finds promise in a new cancer treatment, exciting new medicine is happening at VCU Health. We have it all:

One college and four health sciences schools

An academic medical center

A Level I trauma center

Benefits & Compensation

Signing bonus: $10,000.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with VCU Health in United States.

Key Skills

Occupational Therapy EvaluationsTreatment Program ImplementationDischarge PlanningPatient EducationInterdisciplinary Team ParticipationClinical InstructionStaff TrainingPatient/Family EducationPsycho-social InterventionsTime ManagementDocumentationSupervisionPhysical Requirements ManagementProblem SolvingReasoningAdaptability

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Outpatient/PHP/Inpatient Pediatric Behavioral Health at VCU Health a 2.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pediatrics psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

This Pediatrics position at VCU Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Virginia.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy Evaluations, Treatment Program Implementation, Discharge Planning, Patient Education, Interdisciplinary Team Participation, Clinical Instruction, Staff Training, Patient/Family Education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist II conducts evaluations and implements comprehensive treatment programs, including discharge planning, patient/family education, and follow-up recommendations. This role involves documenting results, participating in self-directed and interdisciplinary teams, and potential...

Benefits package: $10,000 sign on bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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