Occupational Therapist (OT) – Mobile Outpatient

Genesis Administrative Services•Elmer, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Powerback is hiring an Occupational Therapist to provide mobile outpatient rehabilitation services primarily in patients’ homes for older adults. Care may take place in a patient’s private residence or in a room at an independent living facility in the Manchester, New Hampshire area. The role offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings. The Occupational Therapist organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs to support rehabilitation, restore and enhance performance, and develop skills needed for adaptation and productivity. The therapist evaluates patients, establishes diagnoses and plans of care, sets treatment goals with patients and caregivers, delivers treatment, monitors progress, and completes clinical and billing documentation. Treatment may address areas including cognitive skills, strength, coordination, mobility, activities of daily living, balance, sensory awareness, falls risk, medication management, wellness, and community integration. The role also includes case management in home and community settings and the design, fitting, and training of patients in adaptive devices. The position may include supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as applicable and in accordance with state licensure requirements. The posted annual salary range is USD $77,000–$108,000.

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

Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as applicable and consistent with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
Adhere to department and patient treatment schedules, timely 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 and agencies to address their comprehensive needs.
Consult with rehabilitation team members, including community physicians, to select therapeutic regimens appropriate to each patient’s needs and capabilities.
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.
Provide caring, compassionate patient service that respects patients’ and families’ needs and rights.
Screen, examine, and evaluate patients; establish diagnoses; identify impairments, precautions, and contraindications; estimate improvement and treatment timelines; and design plans of care.
Develop treatment goals and methods collaboratively with patients and caregivers, implement occupational therapy plans, and complete related documentation and record keeping.
Provide therapeutic services addressing areas such as cognitive skills, strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, perceptual abilities, sensory awareness, sitting and standing tolerance, balance, activities of daily living, joint protection, work simplification, orientation, physical agent modalities, low vision, falls risk, medication management, health and wellness, and community integration and reintegration.
Use case management skills in home and community settings.
Design, fabricate, fit, or apply adaptive devices and train patients to use adaptive devices, including orthotics and prosthetics.
Select activities appropriate to each patient’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interests.
Instruct patients in skills and techniques for functional activities and evaluate their progress, attitudes, behavior, and rehabilitative potential.
Conduct routine reexaminations as needed 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 a travel program offering work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
Discounts on wireless/TV, home/auto/renters and pet insurance, childcare, eldercare, and more.
Employee recognition rewards through the PowerZone Employee Recognition Program.
Professional development through the Clinicians in Action program.
Relocation assistance.