Occupational Therapist / OT
Rehab Without Walls® Neuro Rehabilitation · Santa Cruz, CA · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$60–$70/hrOther
Bring outpatient-level care directly to individuals in their homes and communities. This flexible PRN, W2 role offers autonomy, professional stability, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in real-world settings.
About the role
- Serve as the primary Occupational Therapist from evaluation through discharge
- Approximately 15–20 hours per week across 3 days, with consistent client relationships
- Focus on functional, real-world rehabilitation in homes and community settings
- 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
- Thrive with autonomy while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of OTs, PTs, SLPs, LCSWs, and other specialists
- In-person, 1:1 therapy with indirect work (documentation & communication) completed from home
- Drive time paid at your clinical rate plus mileage reimbursement
- No weekend shifts
Responsibilities
- 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
- Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure coordination of care and enhance patient outcomes
Requirements
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
- Current, unrestricted license as an Occupational Therapist in California
- 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)
- Ability to lift 50 pounds; moving, lifting, or transferring patients may involve lifting up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
- Fine motor skills, visual acuity, and ability to walk/stand for extended periods
- Additional physical requirements: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently
- Effective and professional communication in verbal and written interactions
- A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter
Benefits
- Flexible schedule created collaboratively with your clients
- Hourly pay for your time, not just visits
- Continuity of care as the primary therapist from evaluation to discharge
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration and co-treat opportunities
- Access to educational programs
- Growth and advancement opportunities within an innovative care model
- Organizational and clinical support as a W2 PRN employee (not 1099)
- Payroll consistency and liability coverage
Pay
USD $60.00 - $70.00 per hour