Occupational Therapist - Mobile Outpatient
About the job
- A Bachelor's degree in an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by ACOTE standards is required.
- Initial registration from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy is required.
- A valid and unencumbered occupational therapy license is required in the state of practice.
- A valid driver's license or reliable, independent transportation to and from patients' residences is required.
- Provide outpatient rehabilitation services in patients' homes or rooms in independent living facilities, primarily for older adults.
- Organize and conduct occupational therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation.
- Direct patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance.
- Facilitate learning of skills and functions needed for adaptation and productivity.
- Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as necessary in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
- Adhere to department and patient treatment schedules, clinical and billing documentation requirements, and work-related meetings.
- Attend and contribute to patient care and staffing conferences and other related meetings.
- Make referrals to other disciplines and agencies to address patients' comprehensive needs.
- Consult with rehabilitation team members, including community physicians, to select appropriate therapeutic regimens.
- Adapt programs and plans of care to individual patient needs.
- Promote a safe environment and eliminate fire and safety hazards.
- Order supplies and equipment as necessary.
- Clean and maintain equipment, identify repair needs, and report them.
- Ensure patients and families receive high-quality, patient-centered service.
- Screen, examine, and evaluate patients; establish diagnoses; identify impairments; determine predicted improvement and timelines; identify precautions and contraindications; and design plans of care.
- Develop treatment goals and methods with patients and caregivers, implement occupational therapy treatment plans, and complete related documentation and record keeping.
- Apply therapeutic techniques addressing 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, and case management in home and community settings.
- Design, fabricate, fit, and apply adaptive devices, including orthotics and prosthetics, and train patients in their use.
- Select activities suited to each patient's physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interests.
- Instruct patients in skills and techniques for functional activities and evaluate progress, attitudes, behavior, and rehabilitative potential.
- Perform routine reexaminations to modify or progress treatment plans.
- Perform other related duties as required.
About the company
AlignMed Partners provides a national team of physicians and advanced practice providers who work with skilled nursing and long-term care facilities to improve clinical care and patient outcomes. The service places medical professionals on-site to support care teams and collaborates with facility operators and patients to align goals and deliver consistent medical attention across all care settings. Its differentiator is a nationwide network combined with a focus on aligning the goals of operators and residents, ensuring on-site medical leadership tailored to long-term care. The company aims to raise the quality of care and spark positive change across the full spectrum of care for residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Founded
2005
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- January 2026 McKnight’s coverage showed a new AlignMed staffing partnership in New Hampshire.
- August 2026 website updates signal active commercialization and ongoing network expansion.
- Its multi-service model fits operators chasing lower rehospitalizations, better compliance, and higher quality scores.
What critics are saying
- Skilled-nursing reimbursement cuts in 2026 squeeze operator budgets and vendor spending.
- Medicaid and Medicare survey citations directly threaten AlignMed clients, contracts, and renewal rates.
- A large staffing or documentation failure can trigger patient harm, lawsuits, and contract losses.
What makes AlignMed Partners unique
- AlignMed’s August 2026 site says 340+ providers serving skilled-nursing facilities nationally.
- It bundles physicians, NPs, palliative care, wound care, and occupational health services.
- Its embedded analytics and on-site staffing target Five Star quality and hospitalization reduction.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Pet Insurance
Mental Health Support
Employee Discounts
Term and Whole Life Insurance
Short-term Disability
Hospital Indemnity
Personal Accident
Critical Illness
Cancer Coverage
Relocation Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus
Performance Bonus
Mentorship Program
Professional Development Budget
Training Programs