Occupational Therapist / PRN
Rehab Without Walls® Neuro Rehabilitation
Summary
Make an Impact in our Home and Community Program. We are looking for an experienced OT, enthusiastic about providing functional rehabilitation wherever life happens, whether at home, school, work, or in the community. You are ready to treat your client beyond a staged environment into real life experiences like cooking in their kitchen, navigating grocery stores, restaurants, outdoor activities, and the workplace. You thrive in an autonomous setting, and value being a part of a collaborative team of dynamic therapists.
Job description
Overview
Make an Impact in our Home and Community Program. We are looking for an experienced OT, enthusiastic about providing functional rehabilitation wherever life happens, whether at home, school, work, or in the community. You are ready to treat your client beyond a staged environment into real life experiences like cooking in their kitchen, navigating grocery stores, restaurants, outdoor activities, and the workplace. You thrive in an autonomous setting, and value being a part of a collaborative team of dynamic therapists.
Responsibilities
- Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans
- Regularly re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans, attend staffing meetings and family conferences
- Perform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resources
- Communicate patient's needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services and family members
- Communicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomes
Qualifications
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from a college or university with an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Current, unrestricted license as an Occupational Therapist by state in which practicing
- Current CPR Certification
- A minimum of one year's work experience as an Occupational Therapist
- Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological diagnoses preferred
- Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
- Duties require fine motor skills, visual acuity, and walking/standing for extended periods
- Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times
- A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on specific location policy, local and state regulations to verify employee is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations
Requirements
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
- Current, unrestricted state Occupational Therapist license
- Current CPR Certification
- Minimum of one year's work experience as an Occupational Therapist
- Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques for complex neurological diagnoses preferred
- Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to move, lift, or transfer patients up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
- Fine motor skills, visual acuity, and walking/standing for extended periods
- Pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently
Benefits
- Flexible Schedule
- Hourly Pay
- Travel Reimbursement
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Growth Opportunities
- Advancement Opportunities
Company overview
Rehab Without Walls® Neuro Rehabilitation is a specialized healthcare provider that delivers innovative neurorehabilitation services outside traditional clinical settings. The company focuses on providing comprehensive rehabilitation programs for individuals with neurological conditions, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other complex medical needs. Their unique approach involves bringing rehabilitation services directly to patients in their homes, communities, or other natural environments, creating a more personalized and effective recovery experience. The organization employs interdisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals including physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and neuropsychologists who work collaboratively to develop customized treatment plans. By removing the barriers of institutional walls, they aim to facilitate better functional outcomes and improved quality of life for patients recovering from neurological events or injuries. Their model emphasizes real-world application of rehabilitation skills, helping patients reintegrate into their daily lives and communities more successfully than traditional inpatient or outpatient settings might allow.