Occupational Therapist (OT) - Mobile Outpatient

Genesis Administrative Services • Mahon, IN

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About The Position

Powerback is hiring an Occupational Therapist to provide primarily outpatient rehabilitation services to older adults in their homes, including private residences and rooms in independent living facilities. The therapist organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs, evaluates and treats patients in their home environment, and directs participation in tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. The role supports learning skills and functions needed for adaptation and productivity and provides a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings.

The Occupational Therapist develops and implements individualized plans of care, establishes treatment goals with patients and caregivers, monitors progress, and completes clinical and billing documentation. Services may address cognitive and physical skills, activities of daily living, mobility, balance, sensory and perceptual abilities, health and wellness, and community integration. The role also includes coordinating with the rehabilitation team and community physicians, making referrals, supervising others as applicable, and maintaining a safe treatment environment and necessary equipment.

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

• Provide outpatient occupational therapy rehabilitation services primarily in patients’ homes, including private residences and independent living facilities.
• Organize and conduct occupational therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation.
• Direct patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance, and facilitate skills and functions needed for adaptation and productivity.
• 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, staffing conferences, and related meetings.
• Refer patients to other disciplines or agencies to address their comprehensive needs.
• Consult with rehabilitation team members, including community physicians, to select appropriate therapeutic regimens for patients.
• 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, maintain and clean equipment, and identify and report repair needs.
• Provide patient-centered service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes patients’ and families’ needs and rights.
• Screen, examine, and evaluate patients; establish diagnoses; identify impairments, precautions, and contraindications; estimate potential improvement and time to achieve it; and plan care.
• Develop treatment goals and methods with patients and caregivers, implement treatment plans, and complete related documentation and records.
• Provide therapeutic services addressing areas including cognitive skills, strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, perception, sensory awareness, 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 case management in the home and community.
• Design, fabricate, fit, or apply adaptive devices and train patients in their use, including orthotics and prosthetics.
• Select activities appropriate to each individual’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interests.
• Instruct patients in skills and techniques for functional activities and evaluate their progress, attitudes, and behavior in relation to rehabilitative potential.
• Conduct routine reexaminations 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 relocation assistance through the Journey Travel Program.
• Exclusive discounts on wireless/TV, home/auto/renters and pet insurance, childcare, eldercare, and more.
• PowerZone Employee Recognition Program rewards.
• Clinicians in Action professional development program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time