Occupational Therapist - PRN

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg, a 5-Star rated Continuing Care Retirement Community in Central VA is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to join our team!

PRN position available with ability for flexible hours.

Evaluate residents per MD order and establish appropriate Treatment Plans and Goals that meet the specific needs of the individual.

Re-assess patients and caseload as needed in order to determine need for continued services or discontinuation of services based on patient progress. Carry out treatment plan as indicated.

Provide thorough discharge planning that will allow the patient to function at a maximal level of independence in the least restrictive environment.

Identify equipment needs of Occupational Therapy Dept. and order equipment according to company and facility policy.

  • Complete all required documentation according to guidelines specified in Documentation Manual.
  • Coordinate in-services for facility staff as need is determined, to ensure safe and effective carry over of Maintenance/Restorative Programs and overall call of the residents.
  • Attend Continuing Education courses specific to current position.
  • Maintain professionalism and follow all national/state associations regulations at all times.

Requirements

  • Must have a degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
  • Must possess a current certification from NBCOT
  • Active state license required.

Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines.

Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg is committed to best practices for infection control; therefore, we will require all team members to receive the influenza vaccine and recommend the Covid-19 vaccine(s).

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate residents, establish treatment plans, and provide therapy services to maximize patient independence. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and coordinating with facility staff to ensure effective restorative programs.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningPatient AssessmentNBCOT Certification

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 36% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution46 jobs · 39 employers

15
<$110k
18
$110k-130k
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$130k-150k
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$150k-170k
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$172k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks40 jobs · 39 employers

401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
63% this job
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$70.76-$81.01/hr
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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,276 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lynchburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$281k
Typical market rent
$1,283/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.4
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 · Lynchburg, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Westminster-Canterbury of Lynchburg

Hospitals and Health Care
Lynchburg, Virginia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Hours