UVA Health is seeking a skilled and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Inpatient Therapies team in a key full-time role. This position primarily focuses on supporting patients with acute psychiatric conditions, helping them improve their emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being to maximize overall function and occupational performance.

In this role, the Occupational Therapist will help patients develop, recover, and maintain the skills needed for daily living and working, enabling greater independence and improved quality of life. Care is delivered through both individual and group therapy sessions, using patient-centered, evidence-based approaches.

The ideal candidate brings a passion for working with this patient population, a commitment to best practices, and a strong dedication to interprofessional collaboration within a dynamic care environment.

Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing individualized treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic interventions that support patients in achieving their functional and occupational goals.

Why UVA Health?

UVA Health is an integrated health system anchored by a world-class academic medical center. Our system includes a Level I Trauma Center, a Level IV NICU, the first NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Virginia, and UVA Health Children’s—providing exceptional care across the continuum.

Recognized nationally for excellence, UVA Health has been named a Best Children’s Hospital (2024–2025) by U.S. News & World Report and earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group across all four hospitals. UVA Cancer Center has been honored among the nation’s best by Becker's Hospital Review, and UVA Health is ranked the #1 Hospital in Virginia in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2025 guide.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.

Experience: None.

Licensure: Licensed to practice in Occupational Therapy in the Commonwealth of Virginia. New grads must be licensed within 6 months of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job requires sitting/standing for prolonged periods and frequently bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 30 – 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The starting base rate for this role is $69,201.60 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

• Certification and education support

• Generous Paid Time Off

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.