• Job Description

  Req#: 8937
  Overview
  
  
  *** FOR 2025 SPRING SEMESTER STUDENTS ONLY*** (Rotation START dates between January through April) . Please check back if you need a rotation for a different semester. Thank you for supporting Powerback Rehab’s Student Program
  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 and Part-Time team members.
  • Support for New Grads & Clinical Fellows: 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
  
  
  Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, the Occupational Therapist
  Student organizes and conducts Occupational therapy programs for the agency to facilitate Rehabilitation.
  In addition, they direct patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance
  performance. The Occupational Therapist Student facilitates the learning of those skills and functions
  essential for adaptation and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology.
  
  1. The Occupational Therapist Student will follow all Powerback Rehabilitation policy and procedures
  outlined in the on-boarding and orientation process.
  2. The Occupational Therapist Student will be aware of state licensure requirements and professional
  standards related to supervising the Occupational Therapist Assistant and other support personnel
  with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.
  3. The Occupational Therapist Student is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of rehab
  services; adherence to an established plan of care, department and patient(s)' schedule, and timely
  documentation of services with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.
  4. The Occupational Therapist Student attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences
  and other related meetings with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.
  5. The Occupational Therapist Student makes referrals to other disciplines, agencies in order to
  address the comprehensive needs of the patient with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.
  6. The Occupational Therapist Student consults with other members of the Rehabilitation team to
  select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each
  patient with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.
  7. The Occupational Therapist Student Adapts program and/or plan of care according to the needs of
  individual patient with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.
  8. The Occupational Therapist Student promotes a safe environment and enforces the elimination of
  fire and safety hazards with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.
  9. The Occupational Therapist Student Orders supplies and equipment as necessary with the
  supervision of the Clinical Instructor.
  10. The Occupational Therapist Student cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of
  equipment as necessary with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.
  11. The Occupational Therapist Student puts patient service first: ensures that patients and families
  receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes
  the individuals' needs and rights with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.
  12. Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist, the Occupational Therapist Student screens,
  examines and evaluates patients, including history, systems review, and application of appropriate
  tests and measures, synthesis information and interprets examination findings in order to establish
  a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement and the me
  required to achieve it, identify precautions/contraindications and design and plan of care. Develops
  appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the patient and caregivers,
  implements the Occupational therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and
  record keeping regarding these services with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor. Services
  include but are not limited to application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as:
  
  a. cognitive skills
  b. muscle strength
  c. coordination
  d. endurance
  e. mobility
  f. perceptual abilities
  g. sensory awareness
  h. sitting and standing tolerance
  i. balance
  j. activities of daily living
  k. joint protection
  l. work simplification
  m. orientation
  n. physical agent modalities
  
  13. The Occupational Therapist Student designs, fabricates, fits and/or applies adaptive devices, and
  trains patients in the use of adaptive devices included orthotactics and prosthetics with the supervision
  of the Clinical Instructor.
  14. The Occupational Therapist Student selects appropriate activities suited to the individual's physical
  and mental capacity, intelligence level and interest with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.
  15. The Occupational Therapist Student instructs patient in the skills and techniques required for
  participation in functional activities and evaluates patient progress, attitudes, and behavior as
  related to rehabilitative potential with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.
  16. The Occupational Therapist Student performs routine reexamination as needed/required to
  modify/progress plan of treatment with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.
  17. Performs other related dues as required with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  1. Good organizational and time management skills.
  2. Good verbal and written communication skills.
  
  
  1. Good organizational and time management skills.
  2. Good verbal and written communication skills.
  
  
  Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, the Occupational Therapist
  Student organizes and conducts Occupational therapy programs for the agency to facilitate Rehabilitation.
  In addition, they direct patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance
  performance. The Occupational Therapist Student facilitates the learning of those skills and functions
  essential for adaptation and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology.
  
  1. The Occupational Therapist Student will follow all Powerback Rehabilitation policy and procedures
  outlined in the on-boarding and orientation process.
  2. The Occupational Therapist Student will be aware of state licensure requirements and professional
  standards related to supervising the Occupational Therapist Assistant and other support personnel
  with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.
  3. The Occupational Therapist Student is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of rehab
  services; adherence to an established plan of care, department and patient(s)' schedule, and timely
  documentation of services with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.
  4. The Occupational Therapist Student attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences
  and other related meetings with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.
  5. The Occupational Therapist Student makes referrals to other disciplines, agencies in order to
  address the comprehensive needs of the patient with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.
  6. The Occupational Therapist Student consults with other members of the Rehabilitation team to
  select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each
  patient with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.
  7. The Occupational Therapist Student Adapts program and/or plan of care according to the needs of
  individual patient with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.
  8. The Occupational Therapist Student promotes a safe environment and enforces the elimination of
  fire and safety hazards with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.
  9. The Occupational Therapist Student Orders supplies and equipment as necessary with the
  supervision of the Clinical Instructor.
  10. The Occupational Therapist Student cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of
  equipment as necessary with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.
  11. The Occupational Therapist Student puts patient service first: ensures that patients and families
  receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes
  the individuals' needs and rights with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.
  12. Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist, the Occupational Therapist Student screens,
  examines and evaluates patients, including history, systems review, and application of appropriate
  tests and measures, synthesis information and interprets examination findings in order to establish
  a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement and the me
  required to achieve it, identify precautions/contraindications and design and plan of care. Develops
  appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the patient and caregivers,
  implements the Occupational therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and
  record keeping regarding these services with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor. Services
  include but are not limited to application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as:
  
  a. cognitive skills
  b. muscle strength
  c. coordination
  d. endurance
  e. mobility
  f. perceptual abilities
  g. sensory awareness
  h. sitting and standing tolerance
  i. balance
  j. activities of daily living
  k. joint protection
  l. work simplification
  m. orientation
  n. physical agent modalities
  
  13. The Occupational Therapist Student designs, fabricates, fits and/or applies adaptive devices, and
  trains patients in the use of adaptive devices included orthotactics and prosthetics with the supervision
  of the Clinical Instructor.
  14. The Occupational Therapist Student selects appropriate activities suited to the individual's physical
  and mental capacity, intelligence level and interest with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.
  15. The Occupational Therapist Student instructs patient in the skills and techniques required for
  participation in functional activities and evaluates patient progress, attitudes, and behavior as
  related to rehabilitative potential with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.
  16. The Occupational Therapist Student performs routine reexamination as needed/required to
  modify/progress plan of treatment with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.
  17. Performs other related dues as required with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.

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