Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Rehab Unit (IRC)
Listed compensation
$89K–$144K /yr
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Job Description
Position Title
Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Rehab Unit (IRC)
Job Description
Purpose & Scope:
The Occupational Therapist functions within their professions standard of practice. The Occupational Therapist is to perform a thorough evaluation of patients assigned to him / her and establish goals and plans of treatment as outlined in the Rehabilitation Procedures / Operational Guidelines Manual. He / She will delegate responsibilities and supervise supportive personnel, assist in administrative tasks and participate in educational and orientation programs.
Education
Bachelors in occupational therapy is required.
Experience
Two years of experience in occupational therapy is preferred.
Certification/Licensure
Licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required. BLS Certification required.
Additional Job Description
At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.
In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.
VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors.
These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.
The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes.
No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans.
The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law. VHC 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.
VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist performs thorough patient evaluations and establishes goals and treatment plans according to operational guidelines. They also supervise supportive personnel and participate in administrative and educational programs.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and licensure by the Virginia Department of Health Professions are required. BLS certification is mandatory, and two years of experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Virginia, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (162 salary observations; 632 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,623 salary observations; 25,390 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)), so the posted ~$116k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $115k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 50% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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