Occupational Therapist (PRN)

Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 — and now nationally by USA Today. Since 2022, we’ve also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here’s what they say makes us stand out:

• Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice. 
• Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential. 
• Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued.  

Pay: Start of Care: $115 | Eval: $95 | Follow-Up: $85 | Additional $30 Per Visit on Weekends

We're on the lookout for a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist passionate about making a difference in patients' lives from the comfort of their homes. In this role, you'll have the unique opportunity to evaluate and treat patients experiencing difficulties with activities of daily living (ADLs), safety, pain, and quality of life due to illness, injury, or disease processes. By developing personalized treatment plans and setting achievable goals, you'll work closely with patients and their caregivers, involving them every step of the way to ensure the most effective outcomes.

• Personalized Patient Care: You'll evaluate patients' needs within the home health setting, focusing on improving their ability to perform ADLs, enhancing safety, and alleviating pain through tailored treatment plans.
• Collaborative Team Approach: Through effective communication and coordination with a dedicated healthcare team, you'll ensure comprehensive care. This includes consulting with the Director of Nursing (DON) and other staff members about patient needs and adjusting care plans as necessary.
• Home Environment Evaluation: Your expertise will extend to assessing patients' home environments, making recommendations to support their recovery and independence.
• Education and Empowerment: You'll play a crucial role in teaching patients and their caregivers about home exercises, safety measures, and other therapeutic techniques to promote better health and autonomy. 

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOPTA approved and accredited college or university.
• Current Occupational Therapy licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• CPR certification (adult only)
• Possess a Virginia Driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance and readily available, reliable transportation.

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has earned us Top Workplace recognition by The Washington Post since 2019 and, more recently, national recognition by USA Today. These honors reflect the culture our team members foster every day — one rooted in purpose, belonging, and growth.