BrightSpring Health Services

Occupational Therapist - OT

BrightSpring Health Services$124K — $135K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
  • Current, unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in the practicing state
  • Current CPR Certification
  • At least one year of work experience as an Occupational Therapist
  • Preferred knowledge of rehab techniques for complex neurological diagnoses
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist patients up to 100 pounds

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients and create tailored treatment plans
  • Regularly assess treatment effectiveness and participate in interdisciplinary meetings
  • Conduct discharge evaluations and provide safety recommendations
  • Communicate patient progress and needs to team members and families
  • Collaborate with other disciplines to enhance care and patient outcomes

Benefits

  • Organizational and clinical support
  • Payroll consistency and liability coverage
  • Access to ongoing training and leadership development
  • Flexible schedule with a focus on stability
  • Paid documentation, drive time at clinical rate, and mileage reimbursement
  • No weekends or holiday shifts required
  • Opportunities for growth within an innovative care model
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking experienced Occupational Therapists as we expand in Elk Grove, Yuba City, Roseville, Sacramento, Folsom and surrounding areas. This opportunity offers autonomy, professional stability, and the chance to make a meaningful, real-world impact.

Who We’re Looking For:
  • An experienced Occupational Therapist interested in serving as a primary therapist from evaluation through discharge.
  • Availability for 5-10 hours a week and/or up to 32-40 hours per week
  • Passionate about functional, real-world rehabilitation delivered in homes and community settings.
  • Motivated to help clients transition back to meaningful daily life, including:
    • Managing and picking up their own prescriptions
    • Returning to driving
    • Transitioning back to work
    • Participating in yoga, light hiking, and community activities
  • A clinician who thrives with autonomy while valuing collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of OTs, PTs, SLPs, LCSWs, and other specialists.
Why Rehab Without Walls:

We don’t limit recovery to clinic walls. By bringing outpatient-level therapy to our clients, we help them practice skills where they matter most leading to stronger independence, better outcomes, and deeper therapeutic relationships.

We offer:

  • Organizational and clinical support
  • Payroll consistency and liability coverage
  • Access to training, leadership, and collaborative care
  • Flexibility without sacrificing stability
Position Highlights:
  • Flexible Schedule Created by You – Built collaboratively with your clients.
  • Hourly Pay – Paid for your time, not just visits.
  • Documentation and Drive Time Paid at Your Clinical Rate + Mileage Reimbursement
  • In-Person, 1:1 Therapy with indirect work completed from home (documentation & communication).
  • No Weekends or Holidays Required
  • Educational Program Access
  • Growth & Advancement Opportunities within an innovative care model.

If you’re ready to practice occupational therapy in a way that’s flexible, impactful, and truly patient-centered, we’d love to connect with you.

 

Apply today and experience Rehab Without Walls bringing outpatient care to real life.

 

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 RangeUSD $60.00 - $65.00 / Hour

About BrightSpring Health Services

BrightSpring Health Services is a leading provider of comprehensive home and community-based health services to complex populations in need of specialized care. The company offers a range of services, including home health, behavioral health, pharmacy, and personal care, among others. BrightSpring Health Services operates in more than 40 states across the United States and serves over 350,000 patients annually. The company is committed to delivering high-quality care that improves the health and well-being of its patients and their families.
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