Telehealth Occupational Therapist

Upstream Rehabilitation is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our Telehealth team!

We are expanding our telehealth team and seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist with expertise in both orthopedic and cognitive therapy in our North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee markets. Our mission is to empower individuals through accessible, evidence-based, and compassionate care—delivered virtually.

As an Upstream Telehealth Occupational Therapist, you will assess, diagnose, and develop personalized treatment plans using our secure telehealth platform, helping patients achieve their functional goals from the comfort of their homes.

 

Highlights:

Status: Full-Time (35-40hrs/week)

Location: Remote

Markets Supported: North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee

 

Who You Are:

• You are a skilled clinician who delivers specialized evaluations and evidence-based treatments tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
• You thrive on building meaningful connections—with your patients and your clinical team.
• You are committed to delivering the highest standard of care and consistently uphold clinical excellence.
• You value a work environment that is positive, respectful, and equitable.
• You are passionate about continuous learning and seek out opportunities for professional growth.
• You embody core values such as accountability, adaptability, balance, compassion, excellence, inclusion, investment, servanthood, teamwork, and trust.

What You Will Do in This Role:

• Deliver high-quality occupational therapy services via Upstream’s telehealth platform (Raintree Connect), ensuring accessible and effective care for patients.
• Perform virtual evaluations and re-evaluations to create and adjust personalized treatment plans with clear, measurable goals.
• Collaborate closely with patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support communication, monitor compliance, and optimize outcomes.
• Instruct and guide patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities to enhance mobility, strength, and overall function.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the electronic medical record system.
• Dedicate approximately 70% of your time to direct patient care and 30% to Remote Clinical Education and Consultation (RCEC) responsibilities.
• Provide live or virtual mentorship and educational sessions to support the development of orthopedic skills and clinical excellence among less experienced clinicians.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current or pending state licensure in Occupational Therapy (multi-state or compact licensure preferred): NC, SC, PA, TN
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist in an outpatient setting; prior telehealth experience is a plus.
• Strong commitment to clinical excellence, with the ability to effectively communicate and mentor within a virtual care environment.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection and a dedicated, professional workspace suitable for virtual patient sessions.

Upstream seeks to provide competitive benefits that you care about:

• Flexible Work Schedules 
• Clinical Care Bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401k with company match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Student Loan Reimbursement Opportunities
• Partnership/Ownership Opportunities
• Company Paid Life Insurance (1x base salary)
• Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Offerings

Upstream is committed to your professional growth:

• $1500 annual CE dollars plus unlimited use of MedBridge
• Partnership with IAMT for training in Manual Therapy: https://iamt.org/our-courses/
• Leadership development coursework and mentorship

 

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