Occupational Therapist / PRN

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation•Emmett Charter Township, MI

About The Position

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for its home and community rehabilitation program. The role provides functional rehabilitation in real-world settings such as clients’ homes, schools, workplaces, and community locations. Treatment may include practicing everyday activities in environments such as kitchens, grocery stores, restaurants, and outdoor spaces. The Occupational Therapist works autonomously while collaborating with a team of therapists and other care professionals. The position includes evaluating clients, developing and reassessing treatment plans, coordinating care with the treatment team and families, and supporting safe discharge to home and community settings. Compensation is paid per hour rather than per visit. The schedule is flexible and created by the therapist; driving, travel, and mileage reimbursement are provided. Growth and advancement opportunities are also offered. Rehab Without Walls is an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services. Its neurorehabilitation program provides care in natural home and community environments for people recovering from brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA, with the goal of restoring functional capabilities and independence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from a college or university with an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Current, unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in the state where practicing.
Current CPR certification.
At least one year of work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to move, lift, or transfer patients, including lifting up to 100 pounds while following safety procedures.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including fine motor skills, visual acuity, extended walking and standing, and frequent pushing or pulling, bending or stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning.
A health screen or examination may be required before assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on location policy and applicable regulations, to verify ability to perform assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological diagnoses.

Responsibilities

Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans.
Regularly reassess the effectiveness of treatment plans.
Attend staffing meetings and family conferences.
Perform discharge evaluations and make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety.
Provide referral and education resources.
Communicate the client’s needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services, and family members.
Communicate with other disciplines to support collaboration, coordination of care, and patient outcomes.