Occupational Therapist; OT - Mobile Outpatient Job Andover area,Massachusetts USA,Healthcare

Position: Occupational Therapist (OT) - Mobile Outpatient

Overview

At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive while providing essential therapy for children at home and in school.

With over 38 years of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We're proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most.

Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you.

Why Powerback?

Benefits: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time and Part-Time team members.
Support for New Grads & Clinical Fellows: Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field.
Continuing

Education:

Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.
H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance: We support Visa or Green Card sponsor ships, plus our Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our Power Zone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.

Responsibilities

As necessary or applicable, supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.

Responsible for adherence to department and patient treatment schedule, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements as well as work related meetings.

Attend and contribute to patient care, staffing conferences and other related meetings.

Make referrals to other disciplines, agencies in order to address the comprehensive needs of the patient.

Consult with other members of the rehabilitation team, including the community physician, to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.

Adapt program and/or plan of care according to the needs of individual patients.

Promote a safe environment and enforce the elimination of fire and safety hazards.

Order supplies and equipment as necessary.

Clean, maintain, identify, and report the need for repair of equipment as necessary.

Put patient service first: ensure that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.

Screen, examine and evaluate patients, including history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and measures. Synthesize information and interpret examination findings in order to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement and the time required to achieve it, identify precautions/contraindications and design and plan of care. Develop appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the patient and caregivers, implement the occupational therapy treatment plan, and complete all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services.

Services include but are not limited to application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as:

cognitive skills
muscle 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 management
medication management
health and wellness
community integration and reintegration
Case Management skills in the home and community space

Design, fabricate, fit and/or apply adaptive devices, and train patients in the use of adaptive devices including orthotics and prosthetics.

Select appropriate activities suited to the individual's physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and interest.

Instruct patients in the skills and techniques required for participation in functional activities and evaluate patient progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential.

Perform routine reexamination as needed/required to modify/progress plan of treatment.

Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Must have a Bachelor's degree in an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by ACOTE standards.
Must have initial registration from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
Occupational Therapist must hold a valid and unencumbered occupational therapy license as required in the state of practice.
Must have a valid driver's license or reliable, independent transportation to and from the patient's residence.

Posted Salary Range

USD $55.00 - USD $67.00 /Hr.

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