Telehealth Occupational Therapist

Upstream Rehabilitation; Durham (NC); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstream Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist for its Telehealth team, connecting with patients across multiple states. This full-time position emphasizes clinical excellence and offers the opportunity to deliver compassionate care remotely while enhancing professional skills through mentorship and education programs. Ideal candidates are skilled in both orthopedic and cognitive therapy, committed to creating positive patient experiences.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedules

Clinical Care Bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401k with company match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Company Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Offerings

$1500 annual CE dollars

Leadership development coursework

Qualifications

• Clinical experience of at least 2 years in outpatient settings.
• Current or pending state licensure in NC, SC, PA, or TN.
• Experience with telehealth is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver telehealth occupational therapy services focusing on personalized treatment plans.
• Perform virtual evaluations and collaborate with healthcare teams.
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercises and document their progress.

Skills

Clinical Excellence

Communication

Mentoring

Patient Care

Education

Graduate from accredited Occupational Therapy program

Job description

Upstream Rehabilitation is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our Telehealth team!

We are expanding our telehealth team and seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist with expertise in both orthopedic and cognitive therapy in our North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee markets. Our mission is to empower individuals through accessible, evidence-based, and compassionate care—delivered virtually.

As an Upstream Telehealth Occupational Therapist, you will assess, diagnose, and develop personalized treatment plans using our secure telehealth platform, helping patients achieve their functional goals from the comfort of their homes.

Highlights:

Status: Full-Time (35-40hrs/week)

Location: Remote

Markets Supported: North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee

Who You Are:

• You are a skilled clinician who delivers specialized evaluations and evidence-based treatments tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
• You thrive on building meaningful connections—with your patients and your clinical team.
• You are committed to delivering the highest standard of care and consistently uphold clinical excellence.
• You value a work environment that is positive, respectful, and equitable.
• You are passionate about continuous learning and seek out opportunities for professional growth.
• You embody core values such as accountability, adaptability, balance, compassion, excellence, inclusion, investment, servanthood, teamwork, and trust.

What You Will Do in This Role:

• Deliver high-quality occupational therapy services via Upstream’s telehealth platform (Raintree Connect), ensuring accessible and effective care for patients.
• Perform virtual evaluations and re-evaluations to create and adjust personalized treatment plans with clear, measurable goals.
• Collaborate closely with patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support communication, monitor compliance, and optimize outcomes.
• Instruct and guide patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities to enhance mobility, strength, and overall function.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the electronic medical record system.
• Dedicate approximately 70% of your time to direct patient care and 30% to Remote Clinical Education and Consultation (RCEC) responsibilities.
• Provide live or virtual mentorship and educational sessions to support the development of orthopedic skills and clinical excellence among less experienced clinicians.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current or pending state licensure in Occupational Therapy (multi-state or compact licensure preferred): NC, SC, PA, TN
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist in an outpatient setting; prior telehealth experience is a plus.
• Strong commitment to clinical excellence, with the ability to effectively communicate and mentor within a virtual care environment.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection and a dedicated, professional workspace suitable for virtual patient sessions.

Upstream seeks to provide competitive benefits that you care about:

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Clinical Care Bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401k with company match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Company Paid Life Insurance (1x base salary)
• Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Offerings

Upstream is committed to your professional growth:

• $1500 annual CE dollars plus unlimited use of MedBridge
• Leadership development coursework and mentorship

Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.

About the company

Upstream is the leading national provider of outpatient physical and occupational therapy services, as well as practice management services. Upstream offers a unique suite of services, including free-standing physical therapy clinics, outpatient rehabilitation management services, and a member network of rehabilitation service providers.

Notice

Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at [e-mail] or 407-000-0000.

Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility.

An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report . NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at [e-mail] or 407-000-0000.