Occupational Therapist - Riverside Health System : Job Details

Gloucester, Virginia Job Description 👐 Join Our Caring Community - Occupational Therapist (LTC/Skilled Nursing) 📍 Location: Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation - Gloucester, VA 📅 Schedule: Full-Time 🏥 Setting: Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing Live Our Mission: Caring for others as we would care for those we love. At Riverside Health System, we believe in care that goes beyond treatment-it's about quality of life, dignity, and the healing power of connection. We're currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our team in Gloucester, VA, supporting residents in our long-term care and skilled nursing facility. This is more than a clinical role-it's a chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those who call our facility home. Why Join Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation?

• 💚 Serve an aging population in a close-knit, supportive care environment
• 🧠 Utilize clinical skill and creativity to help residents regain independence
• 🤝 Work alongside a multi-disciplinary team committed to person-centered care
• 🌱 Grow your career with continued education, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities
• Experience the fulfillment of building meaningful relationships with long-term residents

What You'll Do As a Riverside Occupational Therapist, you'll help restore function, mobility, and independence for residents with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions by:

• 📝 Performing assessments and developing individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based guidelines
• 🛠 Recommending and training residents in the use of adaptive equipment for daily living
• 📈 Monitoring and documenting progress for evaluation, billing, and care planning
• 🤲 Modifying treatment to maximize therapeutic benefit and support safe discharge planning
• 🧩 Collaborating closely with nursing staff, rehab professionals, and other care team members
• 🧑🏫 Assisting in training students, new team members, and volunteers
• 🧠 Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure holistic care delivery

What Our Patients Are Saying All helpful, knowledgeable and encouraging. PT and OT were excellent in helping me meet some difficult goals to be able to return home . Nursing staff and aides all helpful and friendly. Very much appreciated. Our patients say it best-and their recovery journeys speak volumes about the care you'll help deliver. Qualifications Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy (Required)

Experience:

• 1 year of Occupational Therapy experience preferred
• New graduates are welcome to apply and will be supported

Licenses & Certifications:

• Occupational Therapy License - Virginia (VDHP) - Required upon hire
• NBCOT Certification (OTR) - Required upon hire
• CPR/BLS Certification - Required upon hire (AHA/ARC/ASHI accepted)

What We Offer

• 🏥 Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 💸 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• 🎓 Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Paydown Program
• 🏖 Generous Paid Time Off including vacation, sick, and holidays
• 📚 Continuing Education & Certification Support
• 🌐 Access to company resources, mentorship, and internal mobility pathways

💡 Bring care and comfort to those who need it most-apply today! 👉 Visit www.riversideonline.com/careers to join a team that feels like family. To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at