Occupational Therapist – Powerback Rehabilitation To You

Genesis Administrative Services•Bedford, NH

34d•Remote

About The Position

Powerback Rehab to You is a mobile outpatient service providing therapy in Assisted and Independent Living Facilities (ALF/ILF) and community-based settings. This is a full-time Occupational Therapist position based in Bedford and Manchester, NH, offering a flexible schedule and consistent patient load. Powerback is dedicated to improving the lives of older adults through personalized rehabilitation and wellness services. With over 40 years of experience, Powerback operates in various settings including skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. The company emphasizes restoring hope and making a lasting impact, positioning itself as a leader in the future of rehabilitation and wellness.

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 as required in the state of practice.
Valid driver’s license or reliable, independent transportation to and from the patient’s residence.

Responsibilities

Provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the older adult population, which may include a patient's private residence or a room in an independent living facility.
Evaluate and treat patients in their most functional environment, the patient's home.
Organize and conduct occupational therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation.
Direct patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance.
Facilitate the learning of skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity to diminish or correct pathology.
Provide a flexible schedule and work environment in various settings.
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as required by state licensure and professional standards.
Adhere to department and patient treatment schedules, complete clinical and billing documentation in a timely manner, and attend work-related meetings.
Attend and contribute to patient care, staffing conferences, and other related meetings.
Make referrals to other disciplines and agencies to address comprehensive patient needs.
Consult with other members of the rehabilitation team, including community physicians, to determine the most appropriate therapeutic regimen.
Adapt programs and/or plans of care according to individual patient needs.
Promote a safe environment and enforce the elimination of fire and safety hazards.
Order necessary supplies and equipment.
Clean, maintain, identify, and report the need for repair of equipment.
Prioritize patient service by ensuring the highest quality of care in a compassionate atmosphere, recognizing individual needs and rights.
Screen, examine, and evaluate patients, including history, systems review, and application of tests and measures.
Synthesize information and interpret examination findings to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine predicted improvement and time required, identify precautions/contraindications, and design a plan of care.
Develop appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with patients and caregivers.
Implement the occupational therapy treatment plan and complete all related documentation and record keeping.
Provide services including, but not limited to, therapeutic techniques for cognitive skills, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, perceptual abilities, sensory awareness, sitting and standing tolerance, balance, activities of daily living, joint protection, work simplification, orientation, physical agent modalities, low vision, falls risk management, medication management, health and wellness, and community integration/reintegration.
Utilize case management skills in home and community settings.
Design, fabricate, fit, and/or apply adaptive devices, and train patients in their use, including orthotics and prosthetics.
Select appropriate activities suited to the individual's physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interest.
Instruct patients in skills and techniques for functional activities and evaluate patient progress, attitudes, and behavior related to rehabilitative potential.
Perform routine reexamination as needed to modify/progress the plan of treatment.
Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for Full-Time team members.
Dental and Vision for Part-Time team members.
Generous paid time off for Full-Time and Part-Time team members.
Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program for new graduates.
Free CEUs through Medbridge.
H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance (Visa or Green Card sponsorships).
Journey Travel Program.
Exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare.
PowerZone Employee Recognition Program.
Clinicians in Action professional development program.