Occupational Therapist (OT) - Mobile Outpatient
About The Position
Powerback is hiring an Occupational Therapist for mobile outpatient therapy in Taunton, Massachusetts. The role primarily provides outpatient rehabilitation services to older adults in their homes, including private residences and rooms in independent living facilities. The home setting allows the therapist to evaluate and treat patients in a functional environment. The therapist organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs, directs participation in therapeutic tasks, and develops skills that support adaptation and productivity. The position offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings. The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients, establishes diagnoses and plans of care, develops goals with patients and caregivers, delivers treatment, monitors progress, and completes clinical and billing documentation. Treatment may address cognitive and physical skills, mobility, activities of daily living, balance, sensory and perceptual abilities, medication management, falls risk, wellness, and community integration. The role may also include supervising assistants, students, and support personnel in accordance with applicable requirements.
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
- Organize and conduct occupational therapy programs to facilitate patient rehabilitation.
- Evaluate patients, establish diagnoses, identify impairments and precautions, determine predicted improvement, and develop plans of care and treatment goals with patients and caregivers.
- Implement occupational therapy treatment plans and document and maintain records of services.
- Provide therapeutic interventions in areas including cognitive skills, strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, perception, sensory awareness, balance, activities of daily living, medication management, falls risk, wellness, and community integration.
- 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 functional activity skills and techniques, and evaluate their progress, attitudes, and behavior in relation to rehabilitative potential.
- Reexamine patients as needed and modify or progress treatment plans.
- Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as necessary and applicable, consistent with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
- Adhere to department and patient treatment schedules, documentation and billing requirements, and work-related meetings.
- Attend and contribute to patient care and staffing conferences and other related meetings.
- Refer patients to other disciplines or agencies to address comprehensive care 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 address fire and safety hazards.
- Order supplies and equipment as necessary; clean and maintain equipment and report repair needs.
- Provide caring, compassionate service that recognizes the needs and rights of patients and families.
- 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.
- Powerback 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 the security of 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.
