Occupational Therapist / OT

BrightSpring Health Services•Atascadero, CA

9d•$60 - $65•Hybrid

About The Position

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) for their Home and Community Program on the Central Coast in California. This role focuses on home and community reintegration, helping individuals with neurological injuries rebuild independence through personalized, goal-driven therapy in real-world environments. Clinicians have the flexibility to schedule sessions and engage clients in activities like grocery shopping, hiking, and more. The program emphasizes making therapy an adventure in recovery and helping clients reclaim meaningful moments.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from a college or university with an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Current, unrestricted license as an Occupational Therapist by state in which practicing.
Current CPR Certification.
A minimum of one year’s work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological diagnoses preferred.
Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures.
Duties require fine motor skills, visual acuity, and walking/ standing for extended periods.
Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times.
A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on specific location policy, local and state regulations to verify employee is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Enthusiastic about providing functional rehabilitation wherever life happens, whether at home, school, work, or in the community.
Ready to treat clients beyond a staged environment into real life experiences like cooking in their kitchen, navigating grocery stores, restaurants, outdoor activities, and the workplace.
Thrives in an autonomous setting, and values being a part of a collaborative team of dynamic therapists.

Responsibilities

Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans.
Regularly re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans, attend staffing meetings and family conferences.
Perform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resources.
Communicate patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services and family members.
Communicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomes.