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Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health, Indianapolis, IN, United States


Sentara is hiring an Occupational Therapist at the Cancer Rehab center in Norfolk, VA.

This is a full‑time, day shift opportunity with comprehensive benefits. Join Sentara, a large not‑for‑profit health system committed to outstanding patient care and clinical outcomes.

City/State:

Norfolk, VA
Work Shift:

First (Days)

Overview
Sentara is a nationally recognized healthcare system with 12 acute‑care hospitals and a medical group. Therapists can work in multiple settings, including acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient therapy (55 locations), home care, and PACE. Sentara supports growth and development, focuses on innovation, and aims to create an extraordinary health‑care experience.

Our cultural attributes include: We Exist for Our Consumers, We Collaborate, We Empower, We Continuously Learn, and We Deliver. Our mission is “We Improve Health Everyday.”

Why Choose Us?

State‑of‑the‑art outpatient facilities and multidisciplinary settings

Opportunity to stay with the same organization while switching between inpatient, outpatient, and home‑health settings

Career ladder and advanced specialist programs

Leadership development and advancement opportunities

Mentorship programs for new therapists

Flexible positions: full time, part time, and flexi/PRN

Excellent patient, employee, and clinical outcomes

Responsibilities
As an Occupational Therapist, you will assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve functional mobility, relieve pain, and restore vocational/daily living skills and overall independence. You will provide age‑appropriate education to clients and caregivers, supervise and assume responsibility for care provided by team members.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Active Occupational Therapy licensure

BLS (Basic Life Safety) certification

Benefits

Tuition assistance up to $5,200 annually

MedBridge access for CEUs and patient home programs

Sentara‑hosted education courses with employee discounts

Financial support for certifications

Generous student debt program (no work commitment required)

Relocation assistance

Referral bonus program up to $10,000

24 days paid time off (includes personal, vacation, and holidays); 5 sick days annually; bereavement leave

403(b) with immediate company match upon hire

401(a): 3% of annual salary employer contribution (participating divisions)

Adoption benefits up to $10,000

Fertility benefits (procedures/medications/IVF) up to $10,000

4 weeks paid parental leave; caregiver leave up to 2 weeks

Paid short‑term and long‑term disability and life insurance (1× annual salary)

Other benefits: medical, dental, vision, auto, home, travel, pet insurance, local gym discounts, employee assistance program (mental health support)

Wellness programs

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer.

We pride ourselves on diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and being a tobacco‑free environment. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” we require tobacco‑free status for all employees.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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