Occupational Therapist (OT)

Overview $3,000 Sign On Bonus for full time and part time hires 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 provides and directs occupational therapy services to children in an outpatient pediatric setting, including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication. Functions under physician’s orders. Provides occupational therapy services to children as outlined in their treatment plan and initiates referrals when appropriate. Performs annual and six month evaluations and plan reviews to determine the need for continued intervention and treatment and updates to the IFSP. Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to parents and other treatment team members. Establishes treatment schedule and provides frequency of services as determined by the IFSP. Communicates and documents changes to IFSP as needed. Participates in co-treatment or IFSP consultation with other treatment team members to ensure coordination of patient care. Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the development of the child across therapeutic environments. Documents results of the child’s assessment, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services. Adapts treatment plans to meet the individual needs of the child. Provides, recommends, and fabricates adaptive devices or other equipment and trains parents and caregivers in the use or application of orthotics or other devices. Supervises students and provides mentorship, as needed. Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the services delivered and of individual occupational therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria. Participates in family and caregiver education to discuss the client’s progress and strategies for continued support. Attends pediatric team meetings as required. Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-up of resident therapy programs. Communicates with management regarding caseload status and capacity for new referrals. Provides timely services according to frequency determined by each child’s IFSP. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Appropriate State License For some preschool referrals - willingness to work with medically fragile Salary: USD $45.00 - USD $50.00 /Hr. Genesis HealthCare, Inc. and all affiliated entities (collectively “Genesis”) has a strong commitment to diversity that is fully supported and practiced by our officers and leadership team. Genesis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, HIV status, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, amnesty, military status or status as protected veterans, or any other legally protected characteristic. Genesis is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace free from discrimination and harassment where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed. #J-18808-Ljbffr Genesis HealthCare