Occupational Therapist (OT) – Mobile Outpatient

Genesis Administrative Services•Lowell, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Powerback is hiring a salaried Occupational Therapist to provide mobile outpatient rehabilitation primarily in the homes of older adults, including private residences and rooms in independent living facilities. The role serves assisted living, independent living, and community residents in Lowell, Tyngsboro, and Dracut, Massachusetts. The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients in their home environment, organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs, and helps patients restore, reinforce, and enhance functional performance, adaptation, and productivity. The position 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, provides treatment across a broad range of functional and wellness areas, and monitors progress through routine reexaminations. The role also includes coordination with patients’ families, caregivers, physicians, and the rehabilitation team; clinical and billing documentation; and, as applicable, supervision of assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel. The posted salary range is USD $77,000–$108,000 per year, with a $5,000 bonus offered.

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

As necessary or applicable, supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
Adhere to department and patient treatment schedules, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements, and work-related meetings.
Attend and contribute to patient care, staffing conferences, and other related meetings.
Refer patients to other disciplines and 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 help eliminate fire and safety hazards.
Order supplies and equipment as necessary.
Clean and maintain equipment and identify and report the need for repairs.
Ensure patients and families receive high-quality, compassionate service that recognizes individual needs and rights.
Screen, examine, and evaluate patients; establish diagnoses; identify impairments, precautions, and contraindications; determine expected improvement and timeframes; and design plans of care.
Develop treatment goals and methods with patients and caregivers, implement treatment plans, and complete related documentation and recordkeeping.
Provide therapeutic interventions addressing areas such as cognitive skills, strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, perceptual abilities, sensory awareness, tolerance for sitting and standing, balance, activities of daily living, joint protection, work simplification, orientation, physical agent modalities, low vision, falls risk management, medication management, health and wellness, community integration and reintegration, and case management in home and community settings.
Design, fabricate, fit, or apply adaptive devices and train patients in their use, including orthotics and prosthetics.
Select activities suited to each patient’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interests.
Instruct patients in skills and techniques for functional activities and evaluate their progress, attitudes, behavior, and rehabilitative potential.
Perform routine reexaminations as needed or required to modify or progress treatment plans.
Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time team members.
Generous paid time off for full-time and part-time team members.
Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program for new graduates, beginning on day one.
Free continuing education units through Medbridge.
Visa or Green Card sponsorship support.
Journey Travel Program offering work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
Exclusive discounts on wireless/TV, home/auto/renters and pet insurance, childcare, eldercare, and other services.
PowerZone Employee Recognition Program rewards.
Clinicians in Action professional development program.
$5,000 bonus.