Occupational Therapist / OT

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
  • Current, unrestricted state license as an Occupational Therapist
  • Current CPR Certification
  • At least one year of experience as an Occupational Therapist
  • Preferred knowledge of rehabilitation techniques for complex neurological conditions
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to handle physical requirements such as lifting and transferring patients

Responsibilities

  • Perform evaluations and create individualized treatment plans
  • Regularly assess and adjust treatment plans, participating in staffing meetings and family conferences
  • Conduct discharge evaluations and make safety recommendations for home and community
  • Communicate effectively with treatment team, physicians, and families regarding patient progress
  • Collaborate with other disciplines to enhance patient outcomes

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule tailored by you
  • Hourly pay structure rather than per visit
  • Reimbursement for driving, travel, and mileage
  • Access to educational programs
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • No holiday or weekend work required
Full Job Description
Overview

Join our Groundbreaking Rehabilitation Team on the beautiful Central Coast in California - Opportunity of a Lifetime!

Focus on home and community reintegration - that's where healing truly begins. At Rehab Without Walls® Neuro Rehabilitation, our clinicians don't just treat clients; they walk beside them as they rediscover strength, confidence, and joy in everyday life. We help individuals with brain, spinal cord, and other neurological injuries rebuild independence through personalized, goal-driven therapy that happens out in the community - wherever life takes them.

Our clinicians enjoy the flexibility to schedule sessions around what works best for them and their clients, creating meaningful, balanced workdays that fit each person's rhythm. From grocery shopping to hiking, paddle boarding, or skiing, every session brings therapy to life in inspiring, real-world environments.

If you're passionate about making therapy an adventure in recovery and helping clients reclaim the moments that matter most, you'll find your purpose here!

Make an Impact in our Home and Community Program:

Who we are looking for:
  • An experienced OT, enthusiastic about providing functional rehabilitation wherever life happens, whether at home, school, work, or in the community
  • You are ready to treat your client beyond a staged environment into real life experiences like cooking in their kitchen, navigating grocery stores, restaurants, outdoor activities, and the workplace
  • You thrive in an autonomous setting, and value being a part of a collaborative team of dynamic therapists
  • Opportunities in San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande, Santa Maria, Templeton and surrounding areas!

What you will receive:
  • Flexible Schedule Created by You
  • Paid per hour (not just per visit)
  • Driving, Travel, Mileage Reimbursement
  • Educational Programs
  • Growth/Advancement Opportunities
  • No Holidays or Weekends Required


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


About our Line of Business

Rehab Without Walls, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a revolutionary neurorehabilitation program that moves individuals outside the walls of institutional settings and into their natural home and community environment through a continuum of care. It is designed to significantly help people who have primarily experienced a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA through accident or illness regain functional capabilities. By providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school, Rehab Without Walls promotes greater health through the recovery process, all with industry-leading outcomes that dramatically improve functional skills and independence for patients. For more information, please visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Salary Range

USD $60.00 - $65.00 / Hour

About Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation Careers

There has never been a better time to join the dedicated team at Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation—the leading provider of innovative neuro rehabilitation services.

Work You’ll Do

Join Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation’s top-tier team to assist individuals in mastering their recovery through groundbreaking rehabilitation techniques. This company stands at the forefront of neuro rehabilitation, combining clinical expertise, innovative treatments, and a compassionate approach to care. Lead in a unique role within the healthcare sector, at the crossroads of medical knowledge, patient care, and innovative neuro rehabilitation practices. Engage with a professional team of healthcare providers and rehabilitation specialists to help clients navigate their journey to recovery. Collaborate with the most skilled professionals in neuro rehabilitation – a team dedicated to improving patient outcomes through expertise and empathy.

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