Genesis HealthCare
Occupational Therapist (Journey Travel) - OT
Genesis HealthCare, Lancaster, New Hampshire, us, 03584
Overview
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
Must be able to travel nationwide for 13‑week assignments.
Organize and conduct occupational therapy programs for the location to facilitate rehabilitation.
Direct patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance.
Facilitate the learning of skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity to diminish or correct pathology.
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
Ensure effective and efficient delivery of rehab services; adhere to an established plan of care, department and patient(s) schedule, and timely documentation of services.
Attend and contribute to patient care, staffing conferences and other related meetings.
Make referrals to other disciplines, agencies to address the comprehensive needs of the patient.
Consult with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
Adapt program and/or plan of care according to the needs of individual patients.
Promote a safe environment and enforce elimination of fire and safety hazards.
Order supplies and equipment as necessary.
Clean, maintain, identify, and report the need for repair of equipment as necessary.
Put patient service first: ensure that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes individual needs and rights.
Screen, examine and evaluate patients, including history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and measures; synthesize information, interpret examination findings to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement and time required to achieve it, identify precautions/contraindications and design and plan of care.
Develop appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the patient and caregivers; implement the occupational therapy treatment plan; complete all related documentation and record‑keeping.
Apply 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
Design, fabricate, fit and/or apply adaptive devices; train patients in the use of adaptive devices including orthotics and prosthetics.
Select appropriate activities suited to the individual’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and interests.
Instruct patients in the skills and techniques required for participation in functional activities and evaluate patient progress, attitudes, and behavior related to rehabilitative potential.
Perform routine reexamination as needed to modify or advance the plan of treatment.
Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications
They must have a Bachelor's degree in an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by ACOTE standards.
They must have initial registration from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
Must hold a valid and unencumbered occupational therapy license as required in the state of practice.
Must be available to travel to and temporarily reside in locations outside of the therapist’s primary home.
Posted Salary Range USD $55.00 – $70.00 per hour.
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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
Must be able to travel nationwide for 13‑week assignments.
Organize and conduct occupational therapy programs for the location to facilitate rehabilitation.
Direct patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance.
Facilitate the learning of skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity to diminish or correct pathology.
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
Ensure effective and efficient delivery of rehab services; adhere to an established plan of care, department and patient(s) schedule, and timely documentation of services.
Attend and contribute to patient care, staffing conferences and other related meetings.
Make referrals to other disciplines, agencies to address the comprehensive needs of the patient.
Consult with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
Adapt program and/or plan of care according to the needs of individual patients.
Promote a safe environment and enforce elimination of fire and safety hazards.
Order supplies and equipment as necessary.
Clean, maintain, identify, and report the need for repair of equipment as necessary.
Put patient service first: ensure that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes individual needs and rights.
Screen, examine and evaluate patients, including history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and measures; synthesize information, interpret examination findings to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement and time required to achieve it, identify precautions/contraindications and design and plan of care.
Develop appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the patient and caregivers; implement the occupational therapy treatment plan; complete all related documentation and record‑keeping.
Apply 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
Design, fabricate, fit and/or apply adaptive devices; train patients in the use of adaptive devices including orthotics and prosthetics.
Select appropriate activities suited to the individual’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and interests.
Instruct patients in the skills and techniques required for participation in functional activities and evaluate patient progress, attitudes, and behavior related to rehabilitative potential.
Perform routine reexamination as needed to modify or advance the plan of treatment.
Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications
They must have a Bachelor's degree in an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by ACOTE standards.
They must have initial registration from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
Must hold a valid and unencumbered occupational therapy license as required in the state of practice.
Must be available to travel to and temporarily reside in locations outside of the therapist’s primary home.
Posted Salary Range USD $55.00 – $70.00 per hour.
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