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Job description
Methuen, MA | PRN Consistent Hours | Mobile Outpatient Therapy
Overview
Occupational Therapist
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 team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members.
Paid Time Off : We offer generous paid time off to Full-Time and Part-Time team members.
Support for New Grads: 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 sponsorships, 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 PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.
Responsibilities
Primarily provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the older adult population.
Organize and conduct occupational therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation.
Direct patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance.
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as required.
Maintain adherence to department and patient treatment schedules, documentation, and meetings.
Attend patient care, staffing, and related conferences.
Make referrals to other disciplines and agencies to address comprehensive patient needs.
Consult with the rehabilitation team, including the community physician, to select appropriate therapeutic regimens.
Adapt program and/or plan of care based on individual patient needs.
Promote a safe environment and enforce elimination of fire and safety hazards.
Order supplies and equipment as necessary; clean, maintain, and report equipment issues.
Put patients and families first: ensure highest quality of service in a caring, compassionate atmosphere.
Screen, examine, evaluate patients and design treatment plans, applying 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 apply adaptive devices; train patients in use.
Select appropriate activities suited to individual physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interest.
Instruct patients in skills and techniques for functional activities; evaluate progress, attitudes, and behavior.
Perform routine reexamination as needed to modify/progress treatment plan.
Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications
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 the patient's residence.
Posted Salary Range
USD $63.00 - USD $63.00 /Hr.
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Worksite address
methuen, MA, 01844, US
Who can apply
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