Occupational Therapist / PRN

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation•ROCKY MOUNT, NC

10d•$53 - $58

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 locations. Treatment may involve real-life activities such as cooking at home, navigating grocery stores and restaurants, and participating in outdoor activities or workplace tasks. The position offers autonomy while working collaboratively with a team of therapists. The Occupational Therapist evaluates clients, develops and reassesses treatment plans, participates in staffing meetings and family conferences, and conducts discharge evaluations. The role also includes making recommendations for home and community safety, providing referrals and education resources, and communicating client needs and progress with the treatment team, physicians, clients, families, and other disciplines. The position pays $53.00–$58.00 per hour. The schedule is flexible and created by the therapist. Driving, travel, and mileage reimbursement are provided.

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, which may involve 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 or pull, bend or 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 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 treatment-plan effectiveness and attend staffing meetings and family conferences.
Perform discharge evaluations and make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety.
Provide referral and education resources.
Communicate the patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services, and family members.
Communicate with other disciplines to support collaboration, coordination of care, and patient outcomes.
Provide functional rehabilitation in clients’ homes and community environments, including activities in schools, workplaces, and community settings.