Occupational Therapist / OT

BrightSpring Health Services; Pismo Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 82,656 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Paid travel and mileage reimbursement

Educational Programs

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a groundbreaking rehabilitation team in beautiful Pismo Beach, California. The role focuses on providing therapy in community settings, enhancing patient independence through personalized care.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, a current license, and effective communication skills. Flexible scheduling and a pay rate of $60.00 - $65.00 per hour are offered, alongside opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted license as an Occupational Therapist by state.
• A minimum of one year's work experience as an Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Regularly assess effectiveness of treatment plans.
• Communicate patient's needs and progress to the treatment team.

Skills

Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques

Effective communication skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

Join a Groundbreaking Rehabilitation Team on the beautiful Central Coast in California - Opportunity of a Lifetime! Focus on home and community reintegration - that's where healing truly begins. At Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation, our clinicians don't just treat clients; they walk beside them as they rediscover strength, confidence, and joy in everyday life. We help individuals with brain, spinal cord, and other neurological injuries rebuild independence through personalized, goal-driven therapy that happens out in the community - wherever life takes them.

Our clinicians enjoy the flexibility to schedule sessions around what works best for them and their clients, creating meaningful, balanced workdays that fit each person's rhythm. From grocery shopping to hiking, paddle boarding, or skiing, every session brings therapy to life in inspiring, real-world environments.

If you're passionate about making therapy an adventure in recovery and helping clients reclaim the moments that matter most, you'll find your purpose here!

Job Locations

Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Pismo Beach, Paso Robles, Templeton.

Make an Impact in Our Home and Community Program

Who 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.
• Opportunities in San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande, Santa Maria, Templeton and surrounding areas.

What you will receive:

• Flexible Schedule Created by You.
• Paid per hour (not just per visit).
• Driving, Travel, Mileage Reimbursement.
• Educational Programs.
• Growth/Advancement Opportunities.
• No Weekends or Holidays Required.

Responsibilities

What you will do: Responsibilities listed include but not limited to:

• 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, patient, and family members.
• Communicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

What you will need:

• 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.

About Our Line Of Business

Rehab Without Walls, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a revolutionary neurorehabilitation program that moves individuals outside the walls of institutional settings and into their natural home and community environment through a continuum of care. It is designed to significantly help people who have primarily experienced a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA through accident or illness regain functional capabilities. By providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school, Rehab Without Walls promotes greater health through the recovery process, all with industry‑leading outcomes that dramatically improve functional skills and independence for patients. For more information, please visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Salary Range

USD $60.00 - $65.00 / Hour