Occupational Therapist (OT) - Mobile Outpatient

Genesis Administrative Services • Greenfield, MA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Powerback is hiring an Occupational Therapist for mobile outpatient rehabilitation services in Greenfield, Massachusetts. The position serves older adults in assisted and independent living facilities and the community, primarily in patients’ homes or rooms in independent living facilities. It is a salaried position with a flexible schedule and 30 hours per week.

The Occupational Therapist organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation, restore and enhance performance, and support adaptation and productivity. The role includes evaluating patients, establishing diagnoses and plans of care, providing treatment in a functional home or community environment, and documenting services. Treatment may address cognitive and physical abilities, mobility, daily living activities, safety, wellness, and community integration.

The position may include supervision of occupational therapy assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as required by state licensure standards. The Occupational Therapist collaborates with patients, caregivers, physicians, and other rehabilitation team members to provide appropriate care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by ACOTE standards.
• Initial registration from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Valid, unencumbered occupational therapy license as required in the state of practice.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable, independent transportation to and from patients’ residences.

Responsibilities

• Organize and conduct occupational therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as necessary and as permitted by state licensure requirements and professional standards.
• Adhere to department and patient treatment schedules, clinical and billing documentation requirements, and work-related meetings.
• Attend and contribute to patient care and staffing conferences and other related meetings.
• Refer patients to other disciplines or agencies to address their comprehensive needs.
• Consult with rehabilitation team members, including community physicians, to select appropriate therapeutic regimens based on each patient’s needs and capabilities.
• Adapt programs and plans of care to individual patient needs.
• Promote a safe environment and eliminate fire and safety hazards.
• Order supplies and equipment as necessary; clean and maintain equipment, and identify and report repair needs.
• Provide high-quality, caring, and compassionate service that recognizes patients’ and families’ needs and rights.
• Screen, examine, and evaluate patients; establish diagnoses, identify impairments and precautions, estimate improvement and treatment timelines, and develop plans of care and goals with patients and caregivers.
• Implement occupational therapy treatment plans and complete related documentation and record keeping.
• Provide therapeutic interventions addressing cognitive skills, strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, perception, sensory awareness, sitting and standing tolerance, balance, activities of daily living, joint protection, work simplification, orientation, physical agent modalities, low vision, falls risk, medication management, health and wellness, community integration, and case management in home and community settings.
• Design, fabricate, fit, or apply adaptive devices, and train patients to use adaptive devices, including orthotics and prosthetics.
• Select activities appropriate to each patient’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interests.
• Teach patients skills and techniques for functional activities and evaluate their progress, attitudes, and behavior in relation to rehabilitation potential.
• Perform routine reexaminations as needed to modify or progress treatment plans.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time team members.
• Paid time off for full-time and part-time team members.
• Clinical mentorship program for new graduates.
• Free continuing education units through Medbridge.
• Visa or Green Card sponsorship support and a travel program offering work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
• Discounts on wireless/TV, home/auto/renters and pet insurance, childcare, eldercare, and other offerings.
• Employee recognition rewards through the PowerZone Employee Recognition Program.
• Professional development through the Clinicians in Action program.
• Relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time