Occupational Therapist (OT) - Mobile Outpatient

Genesis Administrative Services • East Petersburg, PA

23d

About The Position

At Powerback, Occupational Therapists provide outpatient rehabilitation services primarily in patients’ homes for older adults. The home setting may be a patient’s private residence or a room in an independent living facility. The role organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs, directs patients in selected tasks to restore and enhance performance, and helps them learn skills essential for adaptation and productivity. The position offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings.

The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients, establishes diagnoses and treatment plans, develops goals with patients and caregivers, delivers treatment, and completes clinical and billing documentation. Services may address cognitive skills, strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, perceptual abilities, sensory awareness, tolerance for sitting and standing, balance, activities of daily living, joint protection, work simplification, orientation, physical agent modalities, low vision, fall-risk management, medication management, health and wellness, community integration, and case management in home and community settings. The therapist may also design, fabricate, fit, or apply adaptive devices and train patients in their use.

The role includes coordinating care with patients, caregivers, physicians, and rehabilitation team members; making referrals; adapting care plans to individual needs; maintaining a safe environment and equipment; and, as applicable, supervising assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel. The posted pay range is USD $55.00–$65.00 per hour.

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

• Organize and conduct occupational therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation and improve patients’ performance, adaptation, and productivity.
• Evaluate patients, including reviewing history and systems, conducting appropriate tests and measures, interpreting findings, establishing diagnoses, identifying impairments and precautions, and planning care.
• Develop treatment goals and methods in collaboration with patients and caregivers, implement treatment plans, and complete related documentation and record keeping.
• Provide treatment addressing functional areas such as cognitive skills, strength, coordination, mobility, balance, activities of daily living, low vision, fall-risk management, medication management, wellness, and community integration.
• Design, fabricate, fit, or apply adaptive devices, including orthotics and prosthetics, and train patients in their use.
• 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 rehabilitation potential.
• Perform routine reexaminations as needed to modify or advance the treatment plan.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as applicable and in accordance with state requirements and professional standards.
• Adhere to department and patient schedules, clinical and billing documentation requirements, and work-related meetings.
• Attend and contribute to patient-care and staffing conferences and other related meetings.
• Refer patients to other disciplines or agencies to address comprehensive needs.
• Consult with rehabilitation team members and community physicians to select appropriate therapeutic regimens for patients.
• 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 needed; clean and maintain equipment and report repair needs.
• Provide patient- and family-centered service in a caring and compassionate manner that recognizes individual needs and rights.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time team members; dental and vision plans for part-time team members.
• Paid time off for full-time and part-time team members.
• Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program for new graduates.
• Free continuing education units through Medbridge.
• Visa or Green Card sponsorship support and the Journey Travel Program.
• Discounts on wireless/TV, home/auto/renters and pet insurance, childcare, eldercare, and more.
• PowerZone Employee Recognition Program rewards.
• Clinicians in Action professional development program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time