Occupational Therapist (OT) - Mobile Outpatient

Genesis HealthCare; Newington (CT); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare rehabilitation provider is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver outpatient rehabilitation services in home and independent living settings. The role offers flexible scheduling and focuses on patient-centered rehabilitation to improve quality of life. Ideal candidates will possess therapeutic skills relevant to older adults and be passionate about making a difference in their lives.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Generous paid time off

Support for New Grads

Continuing education opportunities

H‑1B Visa & Relocation Assistance

Employee recognition program

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist with a focus on outpatient rehabilitation.
• Experience in working with older adults in home or independent living settings.
• Knowledge of therapeutic techniques and potential equipment needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient rehabilitation services primarily in an in-home setting.
• Organize and conduct occupational therapy programs for rehabilitation.
• Facilitate learning of skills for adaptation and productivity.

Skills

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

Low vision

Falls risk management

Medication management

Health and wellness

Community integration and reintegration

Case Management skills

Job description

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 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

The Occupational Therapist will primarily provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in‑home setting for the older adult population. The in‑home setting could be a patient's private residence or in a patient's room in an independent living facility. Powerback Rehabilitation To You allows the Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat in the most functional environment which is the patient's home. The Occupational Therapist organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs for the agency 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. This position provides a flexible schedule and work environment in various settings.

1. As necessary or applicable, supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
2. Responsible for adherence to department and patient treatment schedule, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements as well as work related meetings.
3. Attend and contribute to patient care, staffing conferences and other related meetings.
4. Make referrals to other disciplines, agencies in order to address the comprehensive needs of the patient.
5. Consult with other members of the rehabilitation team, including the community physician, to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
6. Adapt program and/or plan of care according to the needs of individual patients.
7. Promote a safe environment and enforce the elimination of fire and safety hazards.
8. Order supplies and equipment as necessary.
9. Clean, maintain, identify, and report the need for repair of equipment as necessary.
10. Put patient service first: ensure that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.
11. Screen, examine and evaluate patients, including history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and measures, synthesis information and interpret 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. Develop appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the patient and caregivers, implement the occupational therapy treatment plan, and complete 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
• low vision
• falls risk management
• medication management
• health and wellness
• community integration and reintegration
• Case Management skills in the home and community space