Occupational Therapist (OT) – Mobile Outpatient

Genesis Administrative Services • Framingham, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Powerback is hiring an Occupational Therapist for full-time mobile outpatient therapy serving Framingham to Marlborough, Massachusetts. The role provides outpatient rehabilitation primarily in patients’ homes, including private residences and rooms in independent living facilities, with services for older adults. The home setting allows treatment in the patient’s most functional environment. The position offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings.

The Occupational Therapist organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs to support rehabilitation, restore and enhance performance, and help patients develop skills essential for adaptation and productivity. The role includes evaluating patients, establishing diagnoses and plans of care, delivering and modifying treatment, monitoring progress, and documenting services. The posted salary range is $77,000–$108,000 per year, and the overview advertises a $5,000 bonus.

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, 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 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 therapeutic regimens suited to each patient’s needs and capabilities.
• Adapt programs and plans of care to individual patient needs.
• Promote a safe environment and address fire and safety hazards.
• Order supplies and equipment as necessary; clean and maintain equipment and identify and report repair needs.
• Provide caring, compassionate, high-quality service that recognizes patients’ and families’ needs and rights.
• Screen, examine, and evaluate patients; review histories and systems; apply appropriate tests and measures; interpret findings; establish diagnoses; identify impairments, precautions, and contraindications; estimate improvement and treatment timelines; and develop plans of care and goals with patients and caregivers.
• Implement occupational therapy treatment and complete related documentation and record keeping.
• Provide therapeutic services addressing cognitive skills, strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, perception, 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, community integration and reintegration, 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 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 as related to rehabilitation 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.
• Paid time off for full-time and part-time team members.
• Clinical mentorship program for new graduates beginning on day one.
• 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.
• Exclusive 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.
• $5,000 bonus advertised in the overview.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time