Occupational Therapist (OT)

Powerback; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 79,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Powerback Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist for a per diem role in Connecticut. You will assess patients, create recovery plans, and deliver therapy in facility-based settings with flexible four-hour shifts per month.

Early starts begin at 7:30 and the latest end time is 3:00 pm. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with rehab teams, and opportunities to mentor new grads.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an OT curriculum accredited by ACOTE.
• Initial registration with NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy).
• Valid OT license as required by the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs, develop recovery plans, and deliver occupational therapy.
• Collaborate with care teams to tailor therapy goals and progress.
• Support patient and caregiver training to promote independence and safety.

Education

ACOTE‑approved OT degree

Initial NBCOT registration

Current OT license

Job description

Overview

This is a Per Diem opportunity. We are looking for a minimum of four four-hour days per month. Early start times would be 7:30. Latest would be 3pm.

• 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.

• With over four decades 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

• Title: Occupational Therapist

• Location/work environment: In facility

• Reporting structure: Reporting to Director of Rehab

Powerback is proud to offer a comprehensive and unique benefits package for those candidates that are qualified, including health insurance benefits, 401k, paid time off, clinical support network, online CEUs, on-demand pay, Visa or Green Card sponsorship, and more! Select benefits are available to part time and PRN employees as well!

As an Occupational Therapist, you help patients get well. You are the person who can bring their power back. In doing this, you will assess patient needs, develop their recovery plans, and deliver occupational therapy.

You're a healer and a helper, which is why you got into this line of work.

You're equally adept at addressing the whole patient and seeing them as an individual. You know your goal is the design of a program that will restore, reinforce, and enhance their physical abilities and independence.

You're adaptable to the needs of the patient and can find joy in the variety of the work and the settings.

You're a teammate and are looking for collaboration with your peers, but you're also happy to make referrals to help your patient get the care they need to thrive.

You know that being an Occupational Therapist means you're a teacher who can train patients and caregivers on the skills they need to promote independence and productivity.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to meet you!

Powerback Rehabilitation (Powerback) is a new way of delivering recovery, rehabilitation, respiratory, and wellness services to patients across the nation. We deliver an empowered approach to achieving your full potential by providing integrated and individualized solutions. Our reimagined approach to rehabilitation connects directly to the patient experience, which is centered on transforming the road to recovery for everyone and helping patients get their power back. It's patient-centered care that provides a sustainable way of feeling better, moving better, breathing better, and living better.

Working in a company that values growth and understands what it means to be a caregiver is refreshing. Our CEO is a former staff therapist. We offer growth, paths forward, and we are committed to patient-centered care. We are growing, stable, and need people like you, who have a calling to help people thrive.

Isn't it time for you to work with a team where 86% of them know and feel their work makes a difference? So much so, we're certified as a 2023 Great Place to Work.

Now is the time for you to join Powerback.

Powerback has streamlined our hiring process:

1. Applying takes 3 minutes, give or take.

2. You'll hear back from us within 1 business day.

3. If you meet the qualifications, a recruiter will call you for a 10-minute conversation within 2-3 business days, depending on your availability.

4. You will then be presented to the hiring manager

5. The hiring manager will reach out within a business day to schedule the interview.

This all happens within 1-5 business days from the phone screen.

1. After your interview, the hiring manager makes a quick decision. We aim to accomplish this within the week.

2. If the hiring manager wants to move forward, you will hear from us within a business day, because we are excited to get you started!

Qualifications

• They must have a Bachelor's degree in an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by ACOTE standards.

• They must have initial registration from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

• The Occupational Therapist must hold a valid and unencumbered occupational therapy license as required in the state of practice.

Posted Salary Range

USD $57.00 - USD $60.00 /Hr.