Occupational Therapist

BrightSpring Health Services•Sun City, AZ

19d

About The Position

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for its Home and Community Program. The role provides functional rehabilitation in clients’ natural environments, including their homes, schools, workplaces, and community settings. Treatment may involve helping clients practice everyday activities such as cooking, shopping, dining out, and participating in outdoor activities or work. The position offers an autonomous work setting as part of a collaborative team of therapists. The program supports people recovering from brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA by providing care in home and community environments to help restore functional capabilities, health, and independence. The position pays by the hour, rather than per visit, and offers a flexible schedule created by the clinician, driving and travel mileage reimbursement, educational programs, and growth and advancement opportunities.

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.
Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability 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 walking or standing for extended periods.
Ability to push and pull, bend and stoop, reach, kneel, and position frequently.
A health screen or examination may be required before assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on location policy and local and state regulations, to verify physical ability to perform assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological diagnoses is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans.
Regularly reassess the effectiveness of treatment plans.
Attend staffing meetings and family conferences.
Perform discharge evaluations and make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety.
Provide referral and education resources.
Communicate patients’ needs and progress to the treatment team, physicians, people receiving services, and family members.
Communicate with other disciplines to support collaboration, coordinate care, and enhance patient outcomes.