Occupational Therapist | OT

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation•Kittery, ME

6d•$50 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation is hiring an Occupational Therapist for its home and community neuro rehabilitation program. The role provides individualized, one-to-one care in patients’ homes and communities, helping them rebuild independence in daily routines, cognition, safety, and participation in life. Treatment focuses on activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living, cognitive rehabilitation in real-world environments, home safety, functional independence, and neuro recovery following stroke, traumatic brain injury, and other conditions. The position offers flexible scheduling, clinical autonomy, consistent clinician-patient relationships, and paid hourly work with paid documentation time. Mileage reimbursement and drive-time pay are provided, and the coverage area is described as local. The program emphasizes real-life function and meaningful outcomes without productivity pressure. Rehab Without Walls, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides neurorehabilitation in natural home, community, workplace, or school environments. Its program supports people primarily affected by brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA in regaining functional capabilities and independence.

Requirements

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.
Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to move, lift, or transfer patients, including lifting up to 100 pounds while following safety procedures.
Ability to perform duties requiring fine motor skills, visual acuity, and extended periods of walking or standing.
Ability to push or pull, bend or stoop, reach, kneel, and position frequently at times.
A health screen or examination may be required before assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on location policy and applicable regulations, to verify physical ability to 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 the effectiveness of treatment plans and attend staffing meetings and family conferences.
Perform discharge evaluations, recommend home and community safety measures, and provide referral and education resources.
Communicate patients’ needs and progress to the treatment team, physicians, patients, and family members.
Collaborate with other disciplines to coordinate care and enhance patient outcomes.
Provide occupational therapy in patients’ homes and communities, focusing on daily activities, cognition, safety, and functional independence.