Occupational Therapist Per Diem
Valley Health, Berkeley Springs, WV, United States
Job Description
As a per diem therapist, the employee supports the overall mission and vision of Valley Health by delivering the highest‑quality, best‑practice services to patients. The per diem therapist may be employed in any rehabilitation setting, participates actively in the interdisciplinary team, responds promptly to physician referrals, determines the skilled and medically necessary needs of each patient, and provides discipline‑specific interventions to enhance patient safety and functional independence throughout the rehab process. Feedback from the therapist is essential for recommending patient progression through the continuum of care. The therapist maintains professional competence, identifies educational needs, pursues learning opportunities from more advanced clinicians, and mentors less experienced therapists. They observe fiduciary responsibilities, deliver services efficiently, adhere to licensure, documentation, and billing guidelines, and research best practices for program development and process improvement. The employee also keeps abreast of departmental, hospital, and organizational initiatives and maintains professional communication through timely email correspondence.
Education
Post‑graduate certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in occupational therapy.
Certification & Licensures
OT license – Virginia/West Virginia licensure or transitional license at time of hire required.
BLS certification (Basic Life Support) – American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) – AHA approved required.
New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification before completing orientation.
Qualifications
Basic computer and keyboarding skills or participation in computer training within the first year of employment. Proficiency in interacting with patients of all ages, applying age‑specific competencies, and demonstrating, modeling, teaching, and/or leading consistent proficiency in discipline‑specific interventions, depending on experience level and setting.
FLSA Classification
Non‑exempt
Physical Demands
23 A Therapist
Benefits
Valley Health believes everyone is a caregiver and offers a range of benefits for full‑time employees, including a competitive salary and:
Zero‑deductible health plan
Dental and vision insurance
Generous paid time off
Tuition assistance
Retirement savings match
Robust employee assistance program for emotional wellbeing
Membership in Healthy U, an incentive‑based wellness program
Valley Health also provides a health savings account, flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, and professional development. Additional perks include discounts to on‑campus dining and more.
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As a per diem therapist, the employee supports the overall mission and vision of Valley Health by delivering the highest‑quality, best‑practice services to patients. The per diem therapist may be employed in any rehabilitation setting, participates actively in the interdisciplinary team, responds promptly to physician referrals, determines the skilled and medically necessary needs of each patient, and provides discipline‑specific interventions to enhance patient safety and functional independence throughout the rehab process. Feedback from the therapist is essential for recommending patient progression through the continuum of care. The therapist maintains professional competence, identifies educational needs, pursues learning opportunities from more advanced clinicians, and mentors less experienced therapists. They observe fiduciary responsibilities, deliver services efficiently, adhere to licensure, documentation, and billing guidelines, and research best practices for program development and process improvement. The employee also keeps abreast of departmental, hospital, and organizational initiatives and maintains professional communication through timely email correspondence.
Education
Post‑graduate certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in occupational therapy.
Certification & Licensures
OT license – Virginia/West Virginia licensure or transitional license at time of hire required.
BLS certification (Basic Life Support) – American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) – AHA approved required.
New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification before completing orientation.
Qualifications
Basic computer and keyboarding skills or participation in computer training within the first year of employment. Proficiency in interacting with patients of all ages, applying age‑specific competencies, and demonstrating, modeling, teaching, and/or leading consistent proficiency in discipline‑specific interventions, depending on experience level and setting.
FLSA Classification
Non‑exempt
Physical Demands
23 A Therapist
Benefits
Valley Health believes everyone is a caregiver and offers a range of benefits for full‑time employees, including a competitive salary and:
Zero‑deductible health plan
Dental and vision insurance
Generous paid time off
Tuition assistance
Retirement savings match
Robust employee assistance program for emotional wellbeing
Membership in Healthy U, an incentive‑based wellness program
Valley Health also provides a health savings account, flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, and professional development. Additional perks include discounts to on‑campus dining and more.
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