Occupational Therapist - Occupational Medicine

Benefits:

Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Occupational Therapist - Occupational Medicine Northwest Medical Group (NWMG) Join a growing, mission-driven healthcare organization where your leadership directly impacts patient outcomes, employer partnerships, and team success.

Position Summary:

The Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluates and treats injured workers to restore functional abilities required for daily activities and job-specific tasks. This role focuses on upper extremity rehabilitation, functional capacity, ergonomics, and work conditioning to support safe, timely return-to-work outcomes in collaboration with providers, employers, and case managers.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, including functional and job-demand assessments Develop individualized treatment plans emphasizing functional restoration and return-to-work goals Provide interventions such as therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, activity simulation, and modalities Conduct upper extremity rehabilitation (e.g., hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder conditions) Perform functional capacity evaluations (FCEs) and work conditioning/work hardening programs Assess and recommend ergonomic modifications and job task adaptations Educate patients on injury prevention, body mechanics, and home exercise programs Monitor progress, reassess, and adjust treatment plans as appropriate Document evaluations, treatments, and outcomes accurately and timely in the EHR Collaborate with providers on work status, restrictions, and care plans Communicate with employers, case managers, and adjusters as appropriate Ensure compliance with workers' compensation guidelines and clinical protocols Maintain therapy equipment and ensure a safe treatment environment Participate in quality improvement, outcomes tracking, and program development

Position Requirements:

Key Competencies Expertise in functional rehabilitation and activity-based therapy Strong assessment skills including job analysis and task simulation Knowledge of upper extremity and hand therapy (preferred) Ergonomics and workplace modification expertise Communication and patient education skills Critical thinking and problem-solving Time management and productivity management Understanding of workers' compensation and occupational health practices (preferred) Qualifications, Education, and Experience Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program Minimum of 2-4 years of clinical experience preferred Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) or ergonomics certification (preferred) Experience in occupational medicine, industrial rehab, or employer-based programs (preferred) Active Occupational Therapist (OT) license in good standing Experience in outpatient rehabilitation, hand therapy, or occupational health Proficiency with EHR systems and documentation standards Knowledge of FCEs, work conditioning, and ergonomic assessments (preferred)