Occupational Therapist (OT) - Mobile Outpatient

Genesis Administrative Services • Vernon, CT

4d • Remote

About The Position

Powerback Rehab Mobile Outpatient Therapy is seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist for their mobile outpatient services in Vernon, CT, serving areas including E. Hartford, Manchester, and Coventry. The role involves providing therapy in Assisted Living Facilities (ALF), Independent Living Facilities (ILF), and residential communities. Powerback Rehab is a leader in providing physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, focusing on helping older adults stay active and thrive. With over four decades of experience, they offer personalized care in various settings, including skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. They are committed to restoring hope and making a lasting impact in rehabilitation and wellness.

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 the patient's residence.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Lymphedema Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the older adult population, which may include a patient's private residence or a patient's room in an independent living facility.
• Evaluate and treat patients in their most functional environment, the patient's home.
• Organize and conduct occupational therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation.
• Direct patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance.
• Facilitate the learning of skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity to diminish or correct pathology.
• Provide a flexible schedule and work environment in various settings.
• 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, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements, and work-related meetings.
• Attend and contribute to patient care, staffing conferences, and other related meetings.
• Make referrals to other disciplines and agencies to address the comprehensive needs of the patient.
• Consult with other members of the rehabilitation team, including community physicians, to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with patient needs and capabilities.
• Adapt program and/or plan of care according to the needs of individual patients.
• Promote a safe environment and enforce the elimination of fire and safety hazards.
• Order supplies and equipment as necessary.
• Clean, maintain, identify, and report the need for repair of equipment as necessary.
• Prioritize patient service by ensuring patients and families receive the highest quality of care in a compassionate atmosphere that recognizes individual needs and rights.
• Screen, examine, and evaluate patients, including history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and measures.
• Synthesize information and interpret examination findings to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement and time required, identify precautions/contraindications, and design a plan of care.
• Develop appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the patient and caregivers.
• Implement the occupational therapy treatment plan and complete all related documentation and record keeping.
• Provide services including, but not limited to, application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as cognitive skills, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, perceptual abilities, sensory awareness, sitting and standing tolerance, 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 skills in the home and community.
• Design, fabricate, fit, and/or apply adaptive devices, and train patients in the use of adaptive devices including orthotics and prosthetics.
• Select appropriate activities suited to the individual's physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interest.
• Instruct patients in the skills and techniques required for participation in functional activities.
• Evaluate patient progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential.
• Perform routine reexamination as needed/required to modify/progress plan of treatment.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for Full-Time team members.
• Dental and Vision for Part-Time team members.
• Generous Paid Time Off for Full-Time and Part-Time team members.
• Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program for new graduates.
• Free CEUs through Medbridge.
• H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance (Visa or Green Card sponsorships, Journey Travel Program).
• Exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare.
• PowerZone Employee Recognition Program.
• Clinicians in Action professional development program.

What This Job Offers

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