Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Pediatrics
 The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia | |
$79497.60-$127192.00
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vision insurance, paid time off
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 United States, Virginia, Charlottesville | |
| 1215 Lee Street (Show on map) | |
 Oct 14, 2026 | |
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These roles focus on helping patients recover from injuries, illnesses, or surgeries and improve their physical, emotional, and functional well-being. Involves assessing, planning, and providing therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' abilities to perform daily activities and achieve their rehabilitation goals.
These roles are responsible for helping patients to develop, recover, or maintain skills needed for daily living and working, enabling patients to perform every day activities that are important to their independence, health and well-being. Occupational therapists assess patient needs and develop individualized treatment plans. Occupational Therapist - Pediatric Acute Care UVA Health Children's | Pediatric Acute Care Services Help Shape the Future of Pediatric Acute Care at UVA Health Children's UVA Health Children's is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our growing Pediatric Acute Care team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled pediatric therapist to practice at the top of their license while helping expand and develop one of the region's leading pediatric inpatient therapy programs. Working within a nationally recognized academic medical center, you'll provide highly specialized care to medically complex infants and children across a variety of inpatient settings while contributing to clinical excellence, mentorship, program development, and service expansion initiatives. If you're energized by medical complexity, passionate about pediatric care, and excited by the opportunity to help build the future of pediatric acute care services, we'd love to speak with you. About the Team The Pediatric Acute Care Occupational Therapy team serves patients across:
As UVA Health Children's continues to grow, the team is expanding pediatric inpatient services, including support for a new NICU and Pediatric Cardiac ICU. This growth creates unique opportunities for clinicians who want to contribute beyond direct patient care and help shape the future direction of pediatric therapy services. Why Join UVA Health Children's? Practice in a Leading Academic Children's Hospital Join a highly collaborative interdisciplinary environment where Occupational Therapists work closely with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, child life specialists, and other pediatric specialists to provide exceptional patient-centered care. Care for Complex Pediatric Populations Develop expertise across a broad range of inpatient populations, including:
Help Build Growing Programs This is an opportunity to contribute to the continued development of pediatric inpatient services, including expansion associated with a new NICU and Pediatric Cardiac ICU. Grow as a Clinical Leader In addition to direct patient care, therapists have opportunities to:
Position Responsibilities The Occupational Therapist III provides advanced occupational therapy services to medically complex pediatric patients while serving as a clinical resource and leader within the department. Responsibilities may include:
Qualifications Expected
Preferred
The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate is:
This role is ideal for a therapist who wants to be part of something bigger than a traditional clinical position and who sees program growth and innovation as opportunities for impact. Who Thrives Here? Our most successful therapists are:
Career Growth & Development Opportunities This role offers significant opportunities to advance your clinical expertise while contributing to organizational growth. Potential areas of specialty development include:
Therapists also have opportunities to participate in:
Why This Opportunity Stands Out Few roles offer the combination of:
If you're looking for a chance to make a meaningful impact on pediatric patient care while helping build the next generation of inpatient therapy services, we encourage you to apply to join the Pediatric Acute Care Occupational Therapy team at UVA Health Children's. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required. Experience: 3+ years relevant professional experience required. Licensure: Licensed to practice in Occupational Therapy in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job requires frequently bending/stooping/traveling (distance: mile). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious disease. The pay range for this role is $79,497.60 - $127,192.00 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.Benefits
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment. | |