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Bon Secours Mercy Health
Suffolk, Virginia

Occupational Therapist - Harbour View Medical Center

Occupational TherapistNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$55/hr

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

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About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect.

Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Occupational Therapist - Harbour View Medical Center

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist plays a crucial role in enhancing patients' ability to perform daily tasks related to work and life. They conduct assessments, devise treatment plans based on physician referrals, and document patient progress. This encompasses outpatient, inpatient, pediatric, and off-site settings.

Essential Functions

  • Review physician referrals and patient medical history to determine therapy needs.
  • Conduct and document patient evaluations, re-evaluations, and treatment plans according to department protocols.
  • Administer prescribed occupational therapy treatments and create custom equipment for individual needs.
  • Develop programs focusing on functional skills, vocational training, daily activities, and motor skills.
  • Monitor progress and adjust treatment goals and plans as necessary, participating in patient care conferences.
  • Educate patients and families on at-home treatment procedures.

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.

Required Licensing & Certifications

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)

Experience

2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

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.

Training

None

Range

  • Minimum: $55.00
  • Maximum: $55.00
  • 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 - Harbour View

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist conducts patient evaluations, develops treatment plans, and administers therapy to improve functional skills and daily living activities. They also monitor patient progress, educate families on home care, and collaborate with healthcare teams.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of practice. Two years of experience in an equivalent setting is preferred, and BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningFunctional skills developmentMotor skills developmentPatient education

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Virginia, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (135 salary observations; 757 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,357 salary observations; 29,628 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 8,992 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $103k (middle half $99k–$108k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Virginia vs national$98k median in Virginia$97k nationally (+1%)135 state / 5,357 national salary observations
Cost of livingVirginia index 101.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Virginia244 active9,068 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 45% no call · 80% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedVirginia occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 13% offer loan repayment277 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,267 in the last 30 days1,694 the 30 days before (+93%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (8,992 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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4
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs
401k / retirement match
78% this job
CME allowance
70%
Sign-on bonus
22%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,992 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Bon Secours Mercy Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription Coverage
403(b) with Employer Contributions
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Living in Suffolk

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$332k
Typical market rent
$2,028/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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