Occupational Therapist / OT

BrightSpring Health Services • Austin, TX

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) for a primary therapist role, managing cases from evaluation to discharge. This position offers a flexible schedule, working approximately 15-20 hours per week over 3 days. The role involves providing functional rehabilitation in real-life settings such as home, school, work, and the community, treating clients beyond traditional clinical environments. The ideal candidate thrives in an autonomous setting while valuing collaboration within a dynamic team of therapists.

Requirements

• 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.
• Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological diagnoses preferred.
• 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.
• A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on specific location policy, local and state regulations to verify employee is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Regularly re-assess the 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.
• Communicate with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care, and enhance patient outcomes.

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule Created by You
• Paid per hour (not just per visit)
• In-Person, 1:1 therapy with indirect services from home (documentation/communication)
• Continuity of Care as the Primary Therapist from Eval to Discharge
• Team collaboration & Co-Treats
• Drive Time reimbursed at your clinical rate + Mileage Reimbursement
• No weekend shifts
• Educational Program Access
• Growth/Advancement Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level