Functional Recovery Specialist, 1099
Rom Technologies•Brookfield, CT
•Remote
About The Position
ROMTech is a medical technology company providing clinician-guided at-home rehabilitation through a patented medical device and telemedical platform. The Functional Recovery Specialist is a 1099 contractor in Clinical Services who provides clinical expertise, program development, and functional rehabilitation services in support of ROMTech’s at-home rehabilitation model. The engagement focuses on designing and implementing virtual post-operative functional recovery programs, delivering evidence-based occupational therapy, developing clinical workflows and outcome measurement strategies, and supporting innovations intended to improve patient outcomes. The contractor serves as a subject matter expert in functional rehabilitation while contributing to program scalability, quality improvement, and clinical excellence. Services include virtual assessments and follow-up treatment, individualized recovery planning, clinical documentation, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to integrate therapy services into technology platforms and operational processes. The role is conducted in a virtual clinical environment.
Requirements
- At least three years of clinical occupational therapy experience.
- Experience providing post-operative rehabilitation services and functional recovery interventions.
- Experience independently assessing patients and developing and implementing treatment plans.
- Occupational Therapy degree from an accredited program, as required for professional licensure and lawful performance of occupational therapy services.
- Active Occupational Therapist (OT) license in good standing.
- Ability to maintain applicable licensure required to provide occupational therapy services under the engagement.
- Strong clinical expertise in post-operative rehabilitation and functional recovery.
- Ability to design, implement, and evaluate clinical programs from concept through execution.
- Strong critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfort with technology platforms, virtual care tools, and digital collaboration systems.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Patient-centered approach emphasizing functional outcomes and quality care.
- Knowledge of telehealth regulations, clinical documentation standards, and patient privacy requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Five or more years of occupational therapy experience.
- Experience with virtual care, telehealth, or digital rehabilitation programs.
- Experience developing clinical programs, operational workflows, or outcome measurement processes.
- Experience providing mentorship, training, or clinical leadership support.
- Advanced education, continuing education, or specialty training in rehabilitation, post-operative recovery, telehealth, program development, leadership, or related clinical specialties.
- Multi-state Occupational Therapist licensure.
- Specialty certifications related to occupational therapy, rehabilitation, hand therapy, neurological rehabilitation, or other applicable clinical specialties.
- Experience developing rehabilitation programs, protocols, and clinical workflows.
- Leadership experience supporting clinical team development and growth.
- Experience participating in quality improvement or program development initiatives.
- Familiarity with healthcare technology platforms and digital rehabilitation solutions.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement virtual post-operative functional recovery programs for surgical patient populations.
- Develop standardized functional assessments tailored to post-operative rehabilitation and recovery needs.
- Create clinical workflows, treatment protocols, operational procedures, and best practices for functional recovery services.
- Develop documentation templates, reporting methodologies, and outcome-tracking systems.
- Conduct virtual functional assessments for post-operative patients.
- Develop individualized treatment plans focused on activities of daily living, independence, and functional outcomes.
- Provide follow-up occupational therapy through individual and group-based treatment sessions as appropriate.
- Monitor patient progress and recommend treatment modifications based on clinical presentation and functional outcomes.
- Deliver evidence-based care consistent with professional standards, occupational therapy best practices, and applicable clinical guidelines.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to integrate therapy services into technology platforms and operational processes.
- Provide expertise regarding telehealth delivery methods, patient engagement strategies, and therapy service optimization.
- Support development of outcome measurement strategies and quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
- Ensure compliance with state licensure requirements, telehealth regulations, HIPAA requirements, and professional standards of practice.
- Provide input regarding program scalability, workforce planning, and service expansion.
- Assist with clinical training materials, onboarding resources, and operational best practices.
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and clinical consultation to other rehabilitation professionals when mutually agreed upon.
- Contribute to quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
- Participate in meetings related to program development, innovation initiatives, and clinical operations.
- Perform other mutually agreed duties consistent with the engagement or contract.
