Driving Rehabilitation Specialist - Occupational Therapist
About The Position
Rehab Without Walls is seeking a highly qualified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist to join our Home & Community–based Neurorehabilitation Program in San Francisco, CA. This PRN opportunity is ideal for an experienced clinician who is passionate about helping individuals safely and confidently return to driving as a critical step toward independence and community reintegration. This role is certification-driven and expertise-focused, requiring both Driver Rehabilitation Specialist credentials and Occupational Therapy licensure. A clinician who values professional autonomy, flexibility, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. Experience working with neurologic, orthopedic, or medically complex populations preferred.
Requirements
- Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS or DRP)
- Occupational Therapist licensure required
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from a college or university with an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Current, unrestricted license as an Occupational Therapist by state in which practicing
- Current CPR Certification
- A minimum of one year’s work experience as an Occupational Therapist
- Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
- Duties require fine motor skills, visual acuity, and walking/ standing for extended periods
- Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience in comprehensive clinical driving evaluations
- Demonstrated experience in behind-the-wheel assessments
- Demonstrated experience in adaptive driving training and recommendations
- Experience working with neurologic, orthopedic, or medically complex populations preferred.
- Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological diagnoses preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough clinical and on-road driving evaluations.
- Develop individualized driving rehabilitation plans tailored to each client’s functional abilities and goals.
- Provide adaptive driving training to support safe return to driving.
- Collaborate with referring clinicians (OT, PT, SLP, neuropsychology) to support broader recovery and community reintegration goals.
- Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans.
- Regularly re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans, attend staffing meetings and family conferences.
- Perform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resources.
- Communicate patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services and family members.
- Communicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomes.
Benefits
- PRN Flexibility – Create your own schedule with weekday and/or weekend options.
- Professional Autonomy – Manage your caseload while supported by an established neurorehabilitation program.
- Competitive Compensation – Aligned with current rates for Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists.
- Professional Growth – Access to continuing education and development opportunities.
- Supportive Team Environment – Be part of an interdisciplinary, mission-driven organization.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
