Occupational Therapist (OT) – Mobile Outpatient

Genesis Administrative Services • Haverhill, MA

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About The Position

Powerback is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist to provide mobile outpatient rehabilitation services for older adults in Salisbury, Amesbury, and Haverhill, Massachusetts. Services are primarily delivered in patients’ homes, including private residences and rooms in independent living facilities, as well as community-based settings. The role offers a flexible schedule and work environment.

The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients, establishes diagnoses and treatment plans, delivers and adapts care, and documents services. Treatment may address cognitive skills, strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, perception, sensory awareness, balance, activities of daily living, falls risk, medication management, wellness, and community integration. The therapist may design or fit adaptive devices and train patients in their use, collaborate with patients, caregivers, physicians, and rehabilitation colleagues, and supervise support personnel as applicable.

The posted salary range is $77,000–$108,000 per year, and the posting offers a $5,000 bonus.

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

• Evaluate patients, including taking history, conducting systems reviews, administering appropriate tests and measures, interpreting findings, establishing a diagnosis, identifying impairments and precautions, and planning care.
• Develop treatment goals and methods in collaboration with patients and caregivers; implement occupational therapy treatment plans and complete related documentation and record keeping.
• Provide therapeutic interventions addressing areas including cognitive skills, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, perceptual abilities, sensory awareness, balance, activities of daily living, joint protection, work simplification, orientation, physical agent modalities, low vision, falls risk management, medication management, health and wellness, and community integration and reintegration.
• Provide 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 appropriate 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, and behavior in relation to rehabilitative potential.
• Reexamine patients as needed or required and modify or progress treatment plans.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as necessary or applicable, in accordance with 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, 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.
• 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 and maintain equipment and identify and report repair needs.
• Ensure patients and families receive high-quality, caring, and compassionate service that recognizes their needs and rights.
• 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 beginning on day one.
• Free continuing education units through Medbridge.
• Visa or Green Card sponsorship support and a travel program offering work across the U.S. with a full-time role.
• Discounts on wireless/TV, home/auto/renters and pet insurance, childcare, eldercare, and more.
• Employee recognition rewards through the PowerZone Employee Recognition Program.
• Professional development through the Clinicians in Action program.
• $5,000 bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time