[Hiring] Functional Recovery Specialist @ROM TECHNOLOGIES INC

Role Description

The Functional Recovery Specialist - 1099 provides clinical expertise, program development, and functional rehabilitation services in support of ROMTech's Clinician guided at-home rehab model. This engagement focuses on designing and implementing virtual post-operative functional recovery programs, delivering evidence-based occupational therapy services, developing clinical workflows and outcome measurement strategies, and contributing to innovation initiatives that enhance patient outcomes. The contractor serves as a subject matter expert in functional rehabilitation while supporting program scalability, quality improvement, and clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement virtual post-operative functional recovery programs for surgical patient populations.
• Develop standardized functional assessments tailored to post-operative rehabilitation and recovery needs.
• Create clinical workflows, treatment protocols, operational procedures, and best practices for functional recovery services.
• Develop documentation templates, reporting methodologies, and outcome-tracking systems.
• Conduct virtual functional assessments for post-operative patients.
• Develop individualized treatment plans focused on restoring activities of daily living, independence, and functional outcomes.
• Provide follow-up occupational therapy services through individual and group-based treatment sessions as appropriate.
• Monitor patient progress and recommend treatment modifications based on clinical presentation and functional outcomes.
• Deliver evidence-based care consistent with professional standards, occupational therapy best practices, and applicable clinical guidelines.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to integrate therapy services into technology platforms and operational processes.
• Provide subject matter expertise regarding telehealth delivery methods, patient engagement strategies, and therapy service optimization.
• Support development of outcome measurement strategies and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with state licensure requirements, telehealth regulations, HIPAA requirements, and professional standards of practice.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Strong clinical expertise in post-operative rehabilitation and functional recovery.
• Ability to design, implement, and evaluate clinical programs from concept through execution.
• Strong critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort utilizing technology platforms, virtual care tools, and digital collaboration systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong patient-centered approach with emphasis on functional outcomes and quality care.
• Knowledge of telehealth regulations, clinical documentation standards, and patient privacy requirements.
• Preferred:
• Experience with virtual care delivery and telehealth rehabilitation services.
• Experience developing rehabilitation programs, protocols, and clinical workflows.
• Leadership experience supporting clinical team development and growth.
• Experience participating in quality improvement or program development initiatives.
• Familiarity with healthcare technology platforms and digital rehabilitation solutions.

Requirements

• Required:
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical occupational therapy experience.
• Experience providing post-operative rehabilitation services and functional recovery interventions.
• Experience independently assessing, developing, and implementing treatment plans.
• Preferred:
• Five (5) or more years of occupational therapy experience.
• Experience with virtual care, telehealth, or digital rehabilitation programs.
• Experience developing clinical programs, operational workflows, or outcome measurement processes.
• Experience providing mentorship, training, or clinical leadership support.

Education Requirements

• Required:
• Occupational Therapy degree from an accredited program required for professional licensure and lawful performance of occupational therapy services.
• Preferred:
• Advanced education, continuing education, or specialty training in rehabilitation, post-operative recovery, telehealth, program development, leadership, or related clinical specialties.

License and Certification Requirements

• Required:
• Active Occupational Therapist (OT) license in good standing.
• Ability to maintain applicable licensure required to provide occupational therapy services under the engagement.
• Preferred:
• Multi-state Occupational Therapist licensure.
• Specialty certifications related to occupational therapy, rehabilitation, hand therapy, neurological rehabilitation, or other applicable clinical specialties.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.
• Moderate noise (i.e., phone calls, online meetings, computer audio).
• While performing the duties associated with this engagement, the individual may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and professionally in both verbal and written formats.
• Must be able to engage in active listening and express ideas effectively through virtual communication platforms.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those reasonably required to perform the core functions associated with this engagement.
• Reasonable accommodations may be considered where applicable and consistent with the nature of the engagement.