Occupational Therapist (OT) - Mobile Outpatient

Genesis Administrative Services • Myrtle Beach, SC

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About The Position

Powerback is hiring an Occupational Therapist to provide outpatient rehabilitation primarily in patients’ homes, including private residences and rooms in independent living facilities. The therapist evaluates and treats older adults in their home environment, organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs, and directs participation in tasks that restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. The role helps patients learn skills and functions that support adaptation and productivity and diminish or correct pathology. It offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings.

The Occupational Therapist develops and implements individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients and caregivers, performs examinations and reexaminations, evaluates progress, and documents clinical and billing services. Treatment may address cognitive skills, strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, perception, sensory awareness, balance, activities of daily living, low vision, falls risk, medication management, wellness, community integration, and other functional needs. The therapist may also design or fit adaptive devices and train patients to use them.

The role may include supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel in accordance with applicable state requirements. The posted salary range is USD $77,000 to $108,000 per year.

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 and 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

• Provide outpatient occupational therapy services primarily in patients’ homes, including private residences and independent living facilities.
• Organize and conduct occupational therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation.
• Evaluate patients, establish diagnoses and treatment plans, set goals with patients and caregivers, implement treatment, and complete related documentation and records.
• Direct and instruct patients in functional tasks and therapeutic techniques; evaluate progress, attitudes, and behavior related to rehabilitation potential.
• Address functional areas such as cognition, strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, perception, sensory awareness, balance, activities of daily living, low vision, falls risk, medication management, health and wellness, and community integration.
• Design, fabricate, fit, or apply adaptive devices and train patients in their use, including orthotics and prosthetics.
• Perform routine reexaminations and modify or progress treatment plans as needed.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as necessary and in accordance with state requirements and professional standards.
• Adhere to department and patient treatment schedules, documentation and billing timelines, and work-related meetings.
• Attend and contribute to patient care, staffing, and related conferences and meetings.
• Refer patients to other disciplines or agencies to address comprehensive care needs.
• Consult with rehabilitation team members, including community physicians, to select appropriate therapeutic regimens.
• Adapt programs and plans of care to individual patient needs.
• Promote a safe environment and address fire and safety hazards.
• Order supplies and equipment as necessary; clean, maintain, and report equipment needing repair.
• Provide caring, compassionate service that recognizes patients’ and families’ needs and rights.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time team members; dental and vision plans for part-time team members.
• Paid time off for full-time and part-time team members.
• Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program for new graduates.
• Free continuing education units through Medbridge.
• Visa or Green Card sponsorship support and relocation assistance through the Journey Travel Program.
• Exclusive discounts on wireless/TV, home/auto/renters and pet insurance, childcare, eldercare, and other offerings.
• PowerZone Employee Recognition Program rewards.
• Clinicians in Action professional development program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time