Occupational Therapist (OT) - Mobile Outpatient

Genesis Administrative Services • Myrtle Beach, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Powerback is hiring an Occupational Therapist to provide primarily outpatient rehabilitation services to older adults in their homes, including private residences and rooms in independent living facilities. The role organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs, evaluates and treats patients in their home environment, and directs participation in activities that restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. The therapist develops and implements individualized plans of care, promotes adaptation and productivity, and modifies treatment as needed. The position offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings.

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 required in the state of practice.
• Valid driver's license or reliable, independent transportation to and from patients' residences.

Responsibilities

• Supervise occupational therapy assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as necessary and in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
• Adhere to department and patient treatment 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 and agencies to address their comprehensive needs.
• Consult with rehabilitation team members, including community physicians, to select appropriate therapeutic regimens based on each patient's needs and capabilities.
• Adapt programs and plans of care to individual patient needs.
• Promote a safe environment and eliminate fire and safety hazards.
• Order supplies and equipment as necessary.
• Clean and maintain equipment and identify and report equipment repair needs.
• Provide caring, compassionate service that recognizes patients' and families' needs and rights.
• Screen, examine, and evaluate patients; establish diagnoses, identify impairments and precautions or contraindications, estimate potential improvement and treatment timelines, and develop goals and plans of care with patients and caregivers.
• Implement occupational therapy treatment and document and maintain records of services, including interventions involving cognitive skills, strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, perception, sensory awareness, tolerance, balance, activities of daily living, joint protection, work simplification, orientation, physical agent modalities, low vision, falls risk, medication management, wellness, community integration, and case management in home and community settings.
• Design, fabricate, fit, or apply adaptive devices and train patients to use devices, including orthotics and prosthetics.
• 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 progress, attitudes, and behavior related to rehabilitation potential.
• Reexamine patients as needed or required and modify or progress treatment plans.
• 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, and eldercare.
• PowerZone Employee Recognition Program rewards.
• Clinicians in Action professional development program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time