Occupational Therapist / OT

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation•Escondido, CA

34d•$60 - $65•Remote

About The Position

Rehab Without Walls® Neuro Rehabilitation clinicians walk beside individuals with brain, spinal cord, and other neurological injuries as they rediscover strength, confidence, and joy in everyday life. They help individuals rebuild independence through personalized, goal-driven therapy that happens out in the community. Clinicians enjoy the flexibility to schedule sessions around what works best for them and their clients, creating meaningful, balanced workdays. Therapy sessions take place in real-world environments such as grocery stores, restaurants, outdoor activities, and workplaces. The role is for an experienced OT, enthusiastic about providing functional rehabilitation wherever life happens, whether at home, school, work, or in the community. The ideal candidate is ready to treat clients beyond a staged environment into real-life experiences and thrives in an autonomous setting while valuing collaboration with a team of dynamic therapists.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from a college or university with an accredited Occupational Therapy program
Current, unrestricted license as an Occupational Therapist by state in which practicing
Current CPR Certification
A minimum of one year’s work experience as an Occupational Therapist
Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological diagnoses preferred
Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
Duties require fine motor skills, visual acuity, and walking/ standing for extended periods
Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times
A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on specific location policy, local and state regulations to verify employee is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological diagnoses

Responsibilities

Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans
Regularly re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans
Attend staffing meetings and family conferences
Perform discharge evaluations
Make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety
Provide referral and education resources
Communicate patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services and family members
Communicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomes