Occupational Therapist (OT) – Mobile Outpatient

Genesis Administrative Services • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

The Occupational Therapist provides outpatient rehabilitation services primarily in patients’ homes for older adults. Care may take place in a patient’s private residence or in a room at an independent living facility. The role organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation and directs patients in tasks that restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. It supports learning skills and functions needed for adaptation and productivity, helping diminish or correct pathology. The position offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings.

The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients, develops and implements individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and caregivers, and documents services. Treatment may address cognitive skills, strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, perception, sensory awareness, balance, activities of daily living, falls risk, medication management, health and wellness, community integration, and other functional needs. The role may also supervise assistants and students, coordinate care with the rehabilitation team and community physicians, and provide or arrange referrals to meet patients’ comprehensive needs.

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 patients’ residences.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as necessary and in accordance with 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.
• 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 repair needs.
• Provide patient- and family-centered service in a caring and compassionate manner that recognizes individual needs and rights.
• Screen, examine, and evaluate patients; establish diagnoses, identify impairments and precautions or contraindications, determine predicted improvement and expected time to achieve it, and design plans of care.
• Develop treatment goals and methods with patients and caregivers, implement treatment plans, and complete related documentation and record keeping.
• Apply therapeutic techniques addressing areas such as cognition, strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, perception, sensory awareness, sitting and standing tolerance, balance, daily living activities, joint protection, work simplification, orientation, physical agent modalities, low vision, falls risk, medication management, health and wellness, community integration, and case management in home and community settings.
• Design, fabricate, fit, or apply adaptive devices and train patients in their use, including orthotics and prosthetics.
• Select activities suited to patients’ physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interests.
• Instruct patients in skills and techniques for functional activities and evaluate their progress, attitudes, behavior, and rehabilitative potential.
• Reexamine patients as needed or required to 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.
• Clinical mentorship program for new graduates.
• Free continuing education units through Medbridge.
• Visa or Green Card sponsorship support and a travel program offering work across the U.S. with a full-time role.
• Discounts on wireless/TV, home/auto/renters and pet insurance, childcare, eldercare, and other offerings.
• PowerZone Employee Recognition Program rewards.
• Clinicians in Action professional development program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time