Occupational Therapist (OT) - Mobile Outpatient
Company: Powerback Rehabilitation
Location: Andover
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview: Occupational Therapist Full time Offering $5,000
Bonus! Coverage Area = Dracut, Tewksbury, Andover, and Methuen. 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 and 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, supervision of 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. Attends and contributes to
patient care, staffing conferences and other related meetings. 4.
Makes referrals to other disciplines, agencies in order to address
the comprehensive needs of the patient. 5. Consults 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.
Adapts program and/or plan of care according to the needs of
individual patients. 7. Promotes a safe environment and enforces
the elimination of fire and safety hazards. 8. Orders supplies and
equipment as necessary. 9. Cleans, maintains, identifies, and
reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary. 10. Puts
patient service first: ensures that patients and families receive
the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate
atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights. 11.
Screens, examines and evaluates patients, including history,
systems review, and application of appropriate tests and measures,
synthesis information and interprets 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.
Develops appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration
with the patient and caregivers, implements the occupational
therapy treatment plan, and completes 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 12. Designs, fabricates, fits and/or applies adaptive
devices, and trains patients in the use of adaptive devices
including orthotics and prosthetics. 13. Selects appropriate
activities suited to the individual's physical and mental capacity,
intelligence level and interest. 14. Instructs patients in the
skills and techniques required for participation in functional
activities and evaluates patient progress, attitudes, and behavior
as related to rehabilitative potential. 15. Performs routine
reexamination as needed/required to modify/progress plan of
treatment. 16. Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications: 1. They must have a Bachelor's degree in an
occupational therapy curriculum accredited by ACOTE standards. 2.
They must have initial registration from the National Board for
Certification in Occupational Therapy. 3. The Occupational
Therapist must hold a valid and unencumbered occupational therapy
license as required in the state of practice. 4. Must have a valid
driver's license or reliable, independent transportation to and
from the patient's residence. Posted Salary Range: USD $55.00 - USD
$63.00 /Hr. Bonus: USD $5,000.00
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