Occupational Therapist (OT) – Mobile Outpatient

Genesis Administrative Services • Manchester, NH

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About The Position

Powerback is hiring an Occupational Therapist to provide outpatient rehabilitation services primarily in patients’ homes for older adults. Care may take place in a patient’s private residence or room in an independent living facility. The role organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation, restore and enhance performance, and support the skills and functions needed for adaptation and productivity. The position offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings.

The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients, develops and implements individualized plans of care, provides treatment, and documents services. Treatment may address cognitive skills, strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, perception, sensory awareness, balance, activities of daily living, low vision, falls risk, medication management, health and wellness, and community integration. The role also includes training patients in functional activities and adaptive devices, monitoring progress, modifying treatment as needed, collaborating with patients, caregivers, physicians, and the rehabilitation team, and supervising assistants, students, and support personnel as applicable.

The posted salary range is USD $77,000 to USD $108,000 per year. Powerback describes benefits and programs including medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time team members; paid time off; mentorship for new graduates; free continuing education units through Medbridge; visa or green card sponsorship and relocation assistance; employee discounts; and professional development and recognition programs.

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 rehabilitation.
• Screen, examine, and evaluate patients; establish diagnoses, identify impairments and precautions, estimate improvement potential and treatment timelines, and develop plans of care and goals in collaboration with patients and caregivers.
• Implement occupational therapy treatment plans and complete related clinical documentation and record keeping.
• Provide therapeutic interventions in areas such as cognitive skills, strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, perception, sensory awareness, balance, activities of daily living, low vision, falls risk management, medication management, health and wellness, and community integration.
• Design, fabricate, fit, or apply adaptive devices, including orthotics and prosthetics, and train patients to use them.
• Select suitable activities based on each patient’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interests.
• Instruct patients in functional activity skills and techniques, and evaluate their progress, attitudes, behavior, and rehabilitative potential.
• Reexamine patients as needed and modify or progress treatment plans.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as applicable and in accordance with state 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 or agencies to address their comprehensive 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 identify and report repair needs.
• Ensure patients and families receive high-quality, compassionate service that recognizes individual needs and rights.
• 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 and relocation assistance; the Journey Travel Program offers work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
• Employee discounts on wireless/TV, home, auto, renters and pet insurance, childcare, eldercare, and other offerings.
• PowerZone Employee Recognition Program.
• Clinicians in Action professional development program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time