Occupational Therapist
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapist jobs in Virginia post a median of $51.50 an hour, the middle half $46.50–$56.65, across 82 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapists employed in Virginia earn a median of $48.42 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapists in Virginia: pay by town and employer
Licensed in another state?
Virginia issues and accepts OT Compact privileges: an occupational therapist or OT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of a Virginia license. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Virginia license, apply to the Virginia Board of Medicine for a license by endorsement ($130, by its own page): what Virginia asks. Every state's OT Compact status.
What Virginia requires of an occupational therapist
Occupational therapist license, from the Virginia Board of Medicine.
- An endorsement applicant submits evidence of a current, active license in good standing in a US jurisdiction or Canada, NBCOT verification of certification, a National Practitioner Data Bank self-query report and a five-year employment history (18VAC85-80-36).
- Staying active: Licenses renew biennially in the licensee's birth month in even-numbered years, with at least 10 contact hours of continuing learning activities each cycle (18VAC85-80-70, 18VAC85-80-71).
Occupational therapist jobs and requirements in Virginia · Every state's rule
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About the job
Under New Management!
Excellent In-House Rehab Team!
Fairview Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center , located in Franklin, VA is a Long Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents. Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers who are valued and appreciated.
NOW HIRING:
(OT) Occupational Therapist
Benefits
Yearly Raises
Same Day Pay Option
Excellent Rates
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Flexible Schedule
Paid Time Off
Company Discounts
Company Perks and Activities
Employee Engagement Program
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited university with a B.S., MA, or M.S. or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy that is recognized by the AOTA.
- SNF experience preferred
- Holds current license and/or registration in NC
Job Responsibilities
- Provide a comprehensive occupational therapy evaluation based on MD orders.
- Document findings on the standardized evaluation form timely, accurately and adhering to all guidelines.
- Provide a comprehensive treatment plan including long and short term goals, frequency, duration and treatment modalities.
- Ensure MD orders are obtained for evaluations, treatments, recertifications and discharges.
- Provide comprehensive treatment to patients utilizing modalities and modify patient treatment as indicated while adhering to precautions.
- Document patient’s daily participation and progress on progress note accurately and timely.
- Document monthly updated treatment plan on recertification comprehensively and in a timely manner.
- Document patient’s discharge on a discharge summary as indicated.
- Document any caregiver or discharge in-services on an in-service form as indicated.
- Complete any and all other documentation forms required by Facility.
- Document care plans and information needed for the MDS as deemed necessary by the facility.
- Attend facility and rehab meetings as indicated by Supervisor and/or Regional Manager.
- Participate in facility committee meetings as indicated.
- Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.
- Participate in scheduling of patients as indicated.
- Perform screens as indicated.
- Complete billing and bill patients ethically and accurately for occupational therapy services rendered.
- Cover other therapists patient caseload during absence as necessary.
- Supervise junior staff members, students and technicians as needed. Co-sign notes as indicated.
- Maintain professional relationship with co-workers, facility staff, patients and patient families.
- Provide in-service education regarding patient care or occupational therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals and/or and community as needed.
- Comply with all facility policies and procedures.
- Comply with patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights.
- Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and project a professional image at all times.
- Adhere to productivity requirements.
- Comply with all Facility HR policies re: lunch, overtime, sick and time off notification.
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating and communicating in a professional manner so as to foster positive relations with customers, clients, co-workers and managers.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor or Regional Manager.
- Adhere to any and all other Facility written and oral policies and procedures.
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From YAD Management's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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