Local Contract Occupational Therapist - $55 per hour

Local contract position in Silver Spring, Maryland for a 12-week assignment starting 09/07/2026. 40 hours per week, 8-hour shifts from 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM.

About the role

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. This position 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. They direct patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance, facilitating the learning of skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity to diminish or correct pathology. This position offers a flexible schedule and work environment in various settings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
• Adhere to department and patient treatment schedule, including clinical and billing documentation requirements as well as work-related meetings.
• Attend and contribute to patient care, staffing conferences, and other related meetings.
• Make referrals to other disciplines and agencies to address the comprehensive needs of the patient.
• Consult 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.
• Adapt program and/or plan of care according to the needs of individual patients.
• Promote a safe environment and enforce the elimination of fire and safety hazards.
• Order supplies and equipment as necessary; clean, maintain, identify, and report the need for repair of equipment.
• Prioritize patient service to ensure patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes individuals' needs and rights.
• Screen, examine, and evaluate patients, including history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and measures.
• Synthesize information and interpret examination findings to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement, identify precautions/contraindications, and design a plan of care.
• Develop appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the patient and caregivers, implement the occupational therapy treatment plan, and complete all related documentation and record keeping.
• Provide services including but not limited to:
  • 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
• Demonstrate case management skills in the home and community space.
• Design, fabricate, fit, and/or apply adaptive devices, and 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 interest.
• Instruct patients in the skills and techniques required for participation in functional activities and evaluate patient progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential.

Requirements

• Valid Occupational Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility.
• Valid driver's license or reliable, independent transportation to and from the patients' residence.

Skills

• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Compliance

• Comply with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies, and procedures including but not limited to those within the Compliance and Ethics Program, Standard/Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act, and HIPAA.
• Participate in required orientation and training programs.
• Promptly report concerns and suspected incidences of non-compliance to supervisor, Compliance Liaison, or to the Compliance Officer via the Integrity Hotline.
• Cooperate with monitoring and audit functions and investigations.
• Participate, as requested, in quality assurance and process improvement activities.

About TalentBurst, Inc

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.

Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.