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About the Role

Powerback is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our Journey Traveler program. This role offers the flexibility to travel nationwide for 13-week assignments, providing essential therapy services in various settings. You will organize and conduct occupational therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation, directing patient participation in tasks to restore function and improve adaptation and productivity.

Responsibilities

Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel.
Ensure effective and efficient delivery of rehab services, adhering to the plan of care, schedules, and documentation requirements.
Attend and contribute to patient care, staffing conferences, and other meetings.
Make referrals to other disciplines and agencies to address comprehensive patient needs.
Consult with the rehabilitation team to select appropriate therapeutic regimens.
Adapt programs and plans of care based on individual patient needs.
Promote a safe environment and eliminate fire and safety hazards.
Order necessary supplies and equipment.
Clean, maintain, identify, and report the need for repair of equipment.
Prioritize patient service, ensuring high-quality care in a compassionate environment.
Screen, examine, and evaluate patients, including history, systems review, and application of tests.
Synthesize information and interpret findings to establish a diagnosis and plan of care.
Develop treatment goals and methods in collaboration with patients and caregivers.
Implement the occupational therapy treatment plan and complete all related documentation.
Provide services including therapeutic techniques for 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, and physical agent modalities.
Design, fabricate, fit, and/or apply adaptive devices and train patients in their use.
Select appropriate activities based on individual capacity, intelligence, and interest.
Instruct patients in skills and techniques for functional activities and evaluate progress.
Perform routine reexaminations as needed to modify the treatment plan.
Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

Must be available to travel nationwide for 13-week assignments.
Must be available to travel to and temporarily reside in locations outside of the therapist's primary home.

Skills

Occupational therapy

Location

Nationwide

Work Type

Full-time
Travel

Education Level

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

Salary/Compensations

USD $55.00 - USD $70.00 /Hr.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members
Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members
Generous paid time off to Full-Time and Part-Time team members
Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program for new grads
Free CEUs through Medbridge
H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance
Journey Travel Program
Exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more
PowerZone Employee Recognition Program
Clinicians in Action professional development program

About the Company

Powerback is the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, helping older adults stay active and thrive.
We provide 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 deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most.
Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact.