Occupational Therapist / PRN
About The Position
Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for its home and community program. The role provides functional rehabilitation in clients’ natural environments, including at home, school, work, and in the community. Treatment may involve real-life activities such as cooking, navigating stores and restaurants, participating in outdoor activities, and engaging in workplace tasks. The position is suited to an autonomous therapist who values collaboration with a team of therapists and other disciplines. Rehab Without Walls, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides neurorehabilitation in natural home and community settings rather than institutional environments. Its continuum of care is designed to help people who have experienced brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA regain functional capabilities, health, and independence. The role pays $53.00–$58.00 per hour. The schedule is flexible and created by the employee; driving, travel, and mileage are reimbursed.
Requirements
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from a college or university with an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Current, unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in the state where practicing.
- Current CPR certification.
- At least one year of work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
- Communicate effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to move, lift, or transfer patients, which may involve lifting up to 100 pounds while following safety procedures.
- Duties require fine motor skills, visual acuity, and walking or standing for extended periods.
- Physical requirements include frequent pushing or pulling, bending or stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning.
- A health screen or examination may be required before assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on location policy and local and state regulations, to verify the employee can perform assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological diagnoses.
Responsibilities
- Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans.
- Regularly reassess treatment-plan effectiveness and attend staffing meetings and family conferences.
- Perform discharge evaluations and make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety.
- Provide referral and education resources.
- Communicate the patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services, and family members.
- Communicate with other disciplines to support collaboration, coordination of care, and improved patient outcomes.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule created by you.
- Paid per hour, not just per visit.
- Driving, travel, and mileage reimbursement.
- Growth and advancement opportunities.
