Occupational Therapist Therapeutic Consultant

Job Overview

As an Occupational Therapist Therapeutic Consultant, you’ll determine clients’ needs, develop practical treatment plans, and guide occupational therapy programs that support participation in daily activities. You’ll work with people across care settings and age groups, including individuals with disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

Your approach will combine evidence-based practice, clear client communication, and collaboration with families, educators, and clinical teams.

Duties

• Conduct occupational therapy observations and interviews to develop, implement, and update individualized care plans and treatment plans.
• Support patient care through activities of daily living (ADLs), physical rehabilitation, and therapeutic interventions; coordinate discharge planning and case management.
• Maintain accurate medical and clinical documentation, including electronic health records (EHR), using appropriate medical terminology.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams, including speech therapy providers, and communicate recommendations to clients, caregivers, and school staff.
• Your impact: Thoughtful assessments and coordinated care help clients build daily living skills and support smoother transitions between care, home, and school.

Qualifications

• Required: Occupational therapy knowledge; anatomy and physiology knowledge; strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Preferred: Experience in pediatric occupational therapy, early intervention, geriatrics, occupational health, or working with students with disabilities and special education needs.
• Experience across acute care, intensive care unit (ICU), inpatient, outpatient, clinic, school, home health, skilled nursing facility, or post-acute care settings is valued.
• Experience supporting individuals with autism, disabilities, or neurodevelopmental disorders is an asset.

Pay: From $70.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 12.0 per week

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever worked with patients or clients with intellectual disabilities?

Experience:

• Occupational Therapy: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chesterfield, VA 23838