[Hiring] Clinical Occupational Therapist @Kandu

Role Description

The Clinical Occupational Therapist plays a vital role in supporting chronic stroke survivors and their caregivers following IpsiHand onboarding. Acting as a key clinical contact, this role focuses on providing skilled follow-up visits, conducting structured clinical check-ins, monitoring device adherence, and troubleshooting clinical and technical challenges to ensure optimal outcomes and long-term user engagement.

• Conduct eligibility screenings for patients considering medical devices, ensuring alignment with clinical inclusion criteria.
• Lead skilled telehealth follow-up visits with stroke survivors and caregivers to assess progress, evaluate protocol adherence, and reinforce IpsiHand device usage guidelines.
• Provide skilled occupational therapy services via telehealth, utilizing strong skills in functional evaluations, motor function assessment, neuroplasticity-based interventions, and treatment progression.
• Perform routine and targeted clinical check-ins to monitor patient engagement, identify barriers to daily device use, and provide personalized coaching and encouragement.
• Review remote patient monitoring data and adherence logs to proactively address non-compliance or declining usage trends.
• Troubleshoot clinical and functional challenges experienced by patients during home use, modifying care strategies or escalating to supervising clinicians when necessary.
• Maintain detailed, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) following every patient interaction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional clinical teams to refine and optimize clinical protocols based on real-world data and patient feedback, ensuring long-term patient retention and recovery outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active clinical license as a Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in good standing required.
• Licensure in CA, TX, IA, KS, MO, NE, SD, and ND—or residing in an OT compact state—is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience in neurological rehabilitation, specifically working with stroke survivors and adult rehabilitation settings.
• Expertise in neuroplasticity-based interventions.
• Experience conducting clinical follow-up assessments, patient monitoring, standardized outcome measures, and telehealth consultations.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to effectively communicate complex medical information.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a cross-functional team.
• Familiarity and independence working across technology platforms.
• Proficiency with Telehealth Platforms — familiarity with HIPAA-compliant video conferencing tools (e.g., Zoom for Healthcare, Doxy.me, etc.).
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Competency — ability to document visits and assessments accurately and on time in an EMR system.
• Strong Internet & Home Office Setup — reliable internet connection, a professional workspace, and the ability to troubleshoot basic tech issues.
• Comfort with Digital Communication — experience using email, patient portals, and teleconferencing tools effectively.
• Serve as a curious, engaged team member who is a cultural fit for departmental pillars including brutal transparency, elevating vision, aligned goals, resourceful tenacity, authenticity, complete trust, and fun.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in medical device training or implementation within a clinical setting.
• Background in neurological rehabilitation or stroke recovery is strongly preferred.
• Additional certifications such as Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS) or Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation ($90,000-$95,000 annually)
• Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Unlimited PTO & Holidays
• Life Insurance, LTD and STD
• Remote work desk allowance