Occupational Therapist (OT) - PRN
About The Position
Rehab Without Walls is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist for its Home & Community Program in Reno, Nevada. The role provides one-on-one therapy in real-world settings to help individuals with neurological and complex conditions regain independence and confidence in daily life. The therapist delivers care in patients’ homes and communities and works with patients, caregivers, and the rehabilitation team to support meaningful outcomes. Rehab Without Walls is an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services. Its neurorehabilitation program provides care outside institutional settings—in the home, community, workplace, or school—for individuals primarily recovering from brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA. The program aims to improve functional skills, health, 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.
- Communicate effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and 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.
- A health screen or examination may be required before assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on location policy and applicable regulations, to verify ability to perform assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological diagnoses.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized occupational therapy services in home and community settings.
- Help patients improve daily living skills, cognitive functioning, safety, and community participation.
- Develop and implement goal-driven treatment plans.
- Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans.
- Regularly reassess treatment-plan effectiveness and attend staffing meetings and family conferences.
- Perform discharge evaluations, recommend measures for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resources.
- Communicate patients’ needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, people receiving services, and family members.
- Collaborate with other disciplines to coordinate care and enhance patient outcomes.
Benefits
- Flexible PRN schedule
- Mileage reimbursement and drive-time pay
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
