Occupational Therapist / PRN

BrightSpring Health Services • Valdosta, GA

7d

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, such as their homes, schools, workplaces, and community settings. Treatment may include real-life activities such as cooking, navigating grocery stores and restaurants, and participating in outdoor activities. The position offers an autonomous work setting as part of a collaborative team of therapists.

The therapist evaluates clients, develops and reassesses treatment plans, participates in staffing meetings and family conferences, and conducts discharge evaluations. The therapist communicates with the treatment team, physicians, clients, and family members, and collaborates with other disciplines to coordinate care and support patient outcomes.

Rehab Without Walls is an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services. Its neurorehabilitation program supports people who have experienced brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA, helping them regain functional capabilities and independence through care provided at home and in community environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from a college or university with an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• At least one year of work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Communicate effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to move, lift, or transfer patients, which may involve lifting up to 100 pounds while following safety procedures.
• Fine motor skills, visual acuity, and ability to walk or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to push, pull, bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and position frequently.
• A health screen or examination may be required before assignment and periodically afterward, 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Regularly reassess the effectiveness of treatment plans and attend staffing meetings and family conferences.
• Perform discharge evaluations, make recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resources.
• Communicate patients’ needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, people receiving services, and family members.
• Communicate with other disciplines to support collaboration, coordination of care, and improved patient outcomes.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule created by you.
• Paid per hour, not just per visit.
• Driving, travel, and mileage reimbursement.
• Growth and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level