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Occupational Therapist - Pediatric

Inova Health System
parental leave, paid time off
United States, Virginia, Fairfax
Jan 12, 2026
Inova Fairfax Hospital/Inova Children's Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Team is seeking a PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST to join our multidisciplinary pediatric outpatient rehabilitation team! Ideal candidate has experience treating outpatient pediatrics, but will consider candidates with strong student clinicals in outpatient pediatrics and strong desire to specialize in outpatient pediatrics. Position is for 4, 10-hour days (Tues-Friday), no weekend or holiday requirement. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. Featured Benefits: Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day. Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost. Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and more. Occupational Therapist Job Responsibilities: Documents evaluation results clearly and completely according to department policy. Completes daily progress notes that reflect patients' responses to treatment, actual performance and an assessment as to status, relevant to the treatment plan, and eventual discharge needs and treatment summaries if needed. Completes discharge notes that include a summary of the course of treatment, progress toward goals, discharge needs, recommendations for follow-up and patient and/or family education. Communicates effectively with patients, families, medical staff, care team members, students, supervisors and outside contacts. Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to patients' level of understanding and motivation. Demonstrates essential skill competencies in the use of treatment modalities, equipment and protocols. Performs re-evaluations according to department guidelines - adjusting the treatment plan as needed. Occupational Therapist Minimum Requirements: Certification - Basic Life Support upon start (Must be thru the American Heart Association) Licensure - Occupational Therapist Upon Start VA License Education - Bachelor's Degree Occupational Therapy - Masters Preferred Preferred experience- at least a year in a Pediatric outpatient center