Occupational Therapist (Journey Travel) - OT

PowerBack Rehabilitation; Denver (CO); Presencial; USD 76.000 - 96.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Visa sponsorship

Relocation assistance

Journey Travel Program

CEU opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

PowerBack Rehabilitation is seeking an Occupational Therapist - Journey Traveler to provide therapy across the United States on 13-week assignments. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality OT services, supervising staff, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Travel nationwide, adapt plans for diverse settings, and maintain thorough documentation. Opportunities include visa sponsorship and ongoing professional development within a supportive network of clinicians.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy (ACOTE-accredited).
• Initial NBCOT registration and valid OT license.
• Willingness to travel nationwide for 13-week assignments.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, and students in line with licensure requirements.
• Deliver rehab services per plan of care with accurate documentation.
• Attend and contribute to patient care and staff meetings.
• Refer to other disciplines to address comprehensive patient needs.
• Collaborate with rehab team to select appropriate therapeutic regimen.
• Adapt plan of care to individual patient needs.
• Promote safety and eliminate hazards in the environment.
• Order supplies and equipment as necessary.
• Maintain, identify, and report equipment maintenance needs.
• Prioritize patient service and compassionate care.
• Screen, evaluate and document patient progress and outcomes.
• Progress treatment plans and perform related duties as required.

Conocimientos

Travel readiness

Occupational Therapy

Clinical supervision

Documentation

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT registration

OT license

Herramientas

Adaptive devices training

Descripción del empleo

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. 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:

The Occupational Therapist - Journey Traveler must be able to travel nationwide for 13 week assignments. This position provides flexibility to travel the country and work in various settings. On assignment the Occupational Therapist organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs for the location to facilitate rehabilitation. In addition, they direct patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. The Occupational Therapist facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology.

1. As necessary or applicable, supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
2. Responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of rehab services; adherence to an established plan of care, department and patient(s)' schedule, and timely documentation of services.
3. Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other related meetings.
4. Makes referrals to other disciplines, agencies in order to address the comprehensive needs of the patient.
5. Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
6. Adapts program and/or plan of care according to the needs of individual patients.
7. Promotes a safe environment and enforces the elimination of fire and safety hazards.
8. Orders supplies and equipment as necessary.
9. Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary.
10. Puts patient service first: ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.
11. Screens, examines and evaluates patients, including history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and measures, synthesis information and interprets 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. Develops appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the patient and caregivers, implements the occupational therapy treatment plan, and completes 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

Designs, fabricates, fits and/or applies adaptive devices, and trains patients in the use of adaptive devices including orthotics and prosthetics.

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

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

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

Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

1. They must have a Bachelor's degree in an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by ACOTE standards.
2. They must have initial registration from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
3. The Occupational Therapist-Journey Traveler must hold a valid and unencumbered occupational therapy license as required in the state of practice.
4. Must be available to travel to and temporarily reside in locations outside of the therapist's primary home.

Posted Salary Range: USD $55.00 - USD $70.00 /Hr.