Occupational Therapist / OT

BrightSpring Health Services; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Paid per hour

Driving, Travel, Mileage Reimbursement

Educational Programs

Growth/Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services is seeking an Occupational Therapist in Santa Maria, California. Join a groundbreaking team that provides rehabilitation in real-world settings, offering a flexible schedule based on your availability. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans and performing evaluations. Ideal candidates will hold a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and have at least one year of experience. Salary ranges from $60.00 to $65.00 per hour, along with benefits like driving reimbursement and educational programs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Regularly re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans.
• Communicate patient’s needs to the treatment team.

Skills

Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques

Effective communication

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Our Company

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation

Overview

Join our 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!

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 Holidays or Weekends 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, person receiving services 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

Salary Range

USD $60.00 - $65.00 / Hour