Occupational Therapist – Powerback Rehabilitation To You

Genesis Administrative Services • Greenfield, MA

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About The Position

The Occupational Therapist provides outpatient rehabilitation services primarily in patients’ homes to older adults. The home setting may be a patient’s private residence or a room in an independent living facility. The role organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs, evaluates and treats patients in their functional environment, and supports rehabilitation, adaptation, and productivity. The position offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings. The advertised role is mobile outpatient care in Greenfield and Northampton, Massachusetts, with 30–35 hours per week and a salaried position split between Medicare Part A and Part B.

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 and 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 in accordance with state licensure 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 and agencies to address their comprehensive needs.
• Consult with rehabilitation team members, including community physicians, to select appropriate therapeutic regimens for each patient.
• Adapt programs and plans of care to individual patient needs.
• Promote a safe environment and eliminate fire and safety hazards.
• Order supplies and equipment as necessary; clean and maintain equipment and identify and report repair needs.
• Provide high-quality, compassionate patient service that respects patients’ and families’ needs and rights.
• Screen, examine, and evaluate patients; establish diagnoses, identify impairments, determine predicted improvement and timelines, identify precautions and contraindications, and design plans of care.
• Develop treatment goals and methods with patients and caregivers, implement treatment plans, and complete related documentation and records.
• Apply therapeutic techniques involving cognitive skills, strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, perception, sensory awareness, sitting and standing tolerance, balance, activities of daily living, joint protection, work simplification, orientation, physical agent modalities, low vision, falls risk management, medication management, health and wellness, community integration and reintegration, and case management in home and community settings.
• Design, fabricate, fit, or apply adaptive devices and train patients in their use, including orthotics and prosthetics.
• Select activities suited 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.
• Perform 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 relocation assistance.
• Journey 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 other offerings.
• PowerZone Employee Recognition Program rewards.
• Clinicians in Action professional development program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time