Company Overview
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Role Overview
[$COMPANY_NAME] is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to lead clinical practice, program development, and quality outcomes across outpatient, inpatient and community-based services in [$COMPANY_LOCATION]. In this senior clinical leadership role you will design and implement evidence-based occupational therapy programs, drive measurable patient functional outcomes, ensure regulatory and payer compliance, and mentor interdisciplinary teams. You will influence service strategy through data-driven clinical governance, clinical pathway optimization, and integration of assistive technologies and electronic medical record (EMR) workflows.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced occupational therapy assessment and intervention across adult and geriatric populations (including post-acute, neurological, orthopedic and complex chronic conditions) with autonomy for caseload triage and clinical decision-making.
- Lead clinical program design: develop standardized care pathways, outcome measures, and protocols for ADL/IADL retraining, cognitive rehabilitation, upper-extremity rehabilitation, splinting, and adaptive equipment prescription.
- Champion clinical governance: establish KPIs (functional independence measure targets, readmission reduction, throughput, patient satisfaction), conduct regular audits, and implement continuous improvement cycles using Lean/PDCA methodologies.
- Supervise and mentor OTs, OTAs and students: provide structured clinical supervision, competency assessments, case reviews, and professional development plans.
- Manage complex cases and consult as a subject-matter expert for interdisciplinary teams (PT, SLP, nursing, social work, case management) including participation in discharge planning and utilization review.
- Integrate assistive technology and adaptive equipment strategies: evaluate, trial, and prescribe durable medical equipment (DME) and smart assistive technologies; liaise with vendors and third-party payers for authorization workflows.
- Optimize documentation and workflows in the EMR (e.g., Epic, Cerner or equivalent): develop standardized templates, outcome-tracking dashboards, and automated reporting to support clinical and operational decision-making.
- Ensure regulatory and payer compliance: maintain documentation and service delivery that meet Medicare, Medicaid, state licensure, and accreditation standards; support audits and appeals.
- Contribute to business strategy: analyze service line performance, forecast staffing needs, support service expansion proposals, and collaborate on budgeting and capital requests.
- Provide community and patient education initiatives, build referral relationships with physicians and healthcare networks, and represent [$COMPANY_NAME] at clinical meetings and conferences.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required:
- Current state Occupational Therapist licensure and active registration with the national licensing board as required in [$COMPANY_LOCATION].
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Minimum of 6+ years of clinical OT experience with progressive responsibility in acute, post-acute or outpatient settings; at least 2 years in mentorship or lead clinician roles.
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing care pathways, outcome measurement programs, and clinical quality initiatives.
- Proven ability to manage complex caseloads and provide interdisciplinary clinical consultation.
- Strong knowledge of payer reimbursement models (Medicare Part A/B, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, commercial) and documentation for medical necessity.
- Proficiency with clinical EMRs (Epic, Cerner, or equivalent) and clinical outcome measurement tools (FIM, COPM, AM-PAC, Barthel Index, FIM).
Preferred:
- Certification(s) such as Board Certification in Occupational Therapy (if applicable), Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), or specialty certifications in neurological rehabilitation, geriatrics, or low vision.
- Experience with assistive technology ecosystems, telehealth OT delivery, and remote patient monitoring platforms.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in operational roles (clinical lead, program manager) including budget oversight and staffing models.
- Experience with quality improvement frameworks (Lean, Six Sigma) and data analytics for clinical outcome improvement.
Technical Skills and Relevant Technologies
- Advanced clinical assessment skills: ADL/IADL analysis, dynamic splinting, functional cognition assessment, manual therapy, and therapeutic modalities.
- Clinical outcome measurement and analytics: experience implementing and interpreting FIM, AM-PAC, COPM, DASH, Berg Balance, timed-up-and-go, and other standardized measures.
- EMR proficiency: creating templates, flowsheets, and generating compliance and ROI reports (Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth or similar).
- Familiarity with assistive technologies and DME prescription workflows, telehealth platforms (Zoom for Healthcare, Doxy.me), and remote monitoring devices.
- Competence with Microsoft Power BI/Tableau or equivalent for clinical dashboards is a plus.
Soft Skills and Cultural Fit
- Strategic clinical leader: history of setting clinical priorities, defining success metrics, and aligning teams to measurable outcomes.
- Exceptional communication: concise clinical documentation, effective caregiver and provider education, and persuasive stakeholder presentations.
- Mentorship mindset: track record of developing clinical competencies in junior staff through structured feedback and evidence-based teaching.
- Collaborative and interdisciplinary: experience facilitating case conferences and resolving clinical conflicts with a patient-centered approach.
- Data-informed and process-oriented: able to translate clinical data into operational improvements and policy changes.
- Committed to equity and inclusion: culturally competent practice and an inclusive approach to patient engagement and team leadership.
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and compensation: [$SALARY_RANGE]
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer-sponsored disability and life insurance.
- 401(k) or equivalent retirement plan with employer match.
- Paid time off, generous Paid Parental Leave, and paid continuing education/CEU allowance.
- Professional development: reimbursement for specialty certifications, conference attendance, and subscription access to clinical resources and journals.
- Flexible scheduling options, clinical mentorship programs, and opportunities to lead clinical research or quality improvement projects.
- Employee assistance programs, wellness stipends, and access to onsite or partner therapy/fitness resources where available.
Equal Opportunity Statement
[$COMPANY_NAME] is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply; demonstrated clinical judgment, leadership potential, and a commitment to continuous learning are valued.
Location
This is a hybrid clinical position based in [$COMPANY_LOCATION]. A successful candidate will be expected to work on-site at clinical locations or patient homes at least three days per week, with some flexibility for remote administrative work and telehealth sessions. Occasional travel between clinics and to patient residences within [$COMPANY_LOCATION] may be required.
How to Apply
We strongly encourage applicants who are passionate about improving functional outcomes and health equity to apply even if you do not meet every listed qualification. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining relevant clinical leadership experience, population focus, and examples of program or outcome improvements you have led.
