Occupational Therapist / PRN
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, including their homes, schools, workplaces, and community settings. Treatment may involve practical activities such as cooking at home, navigating grocery stores and restaurants, and participating in outdoor activities or workplace tasks. The position offers an autonomous work setting with collaboration among therapists and other care team members. The Occupational Therapist evaluates clients, develops and reassesses treatment plans, and supports safe discharge planning. The therapist communicates with clients, families, physicians, and the treatment team, and coordinates care with other disciplines. The role requires the ability to perform the listed physical duties, with or without reasonable accommodations. A health screen or examination may be required before assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on applicable location policies and regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from a college or university with an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Current, unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in the state where practicing.
- Current CPR certification.
- At least one year of work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
- Effective and professional verbal and written communication.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to move, lift, or transfer patients, including lifting up to 100 pounds while following safety procedures.
- Ability to perform duties requiring fine motor skills, visual acuity, and extended periods of walking or standing.
- Ability to frequently push or pull, bend or stoop, reach, kneel, and position patients.
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 appropriate recommendations for home and community safety; and provide referral and education resources.
- Communicate the patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services, and family members.
- Communicate with other disciplines to support collaboration, coordination of care, and patient outcomes.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule created by you.
- Paid per hour, not just per visit.
- Driving, travel, and mileage reimbursement.
- Growth and advancement opportunities.
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Career Level
Entry Level
