Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist — Neurological Rehabilitation

Founding Clinician — AHT Comprehensive Neuro Rehabilitation Program

Authentic Hand Therapy | Medford, Oregon | Full-Time

About the Program

Authentic Hand Therapy is launching a Comprehensive Rehabilitation Program for patients living with neurodegenerative and neurological conditions — including Parkinson's disease, stroke (CVA), traumatic brain injury (TBI), spial cord injury (SCI), ALS, and Huntington's disease, among others. Neuro OT and PT services begin in November 2026, with future phases planned to add speech-language pathology (SLP), neuropsychology, mental health counseling specific to neurological populations, and potentially a mid-level practitioner specializing in neuro care.

This is a ground-floor opportunity: the clinician hired into this role will help shape clinical protocols, workflows, and culture for a program built to grow over the next several years.

Position Overview

AHT is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) to serve as the founding clinician for its neuro rehabilitation service line. This OT will carry a caseload of patients with neurodegenerative and neurological diagnoses, and will directly supervise and collaborate with an incoming Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) who brings extensive neuro experience and joins AHT in October of 2026. Oregon OT supervision requirements apply to all COTA-delegated care within this role.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Evaluate, develop plans of care for, and treat patients with Parkinson's disease, CVA/stroke, TBI, ALS, Huntington's disease, and other neurological or neurodegenerative diagnoses
• Select and apply evidence-based neuro-rehabilitation approaches (e.g., task-specific training, neuroplasticity-based interventions, compensatory strategy training, adaptive equipment and home modification recommendations)
• Document to Medicare, OHP/CCO, VA CCN, and commercial payer standards, consistent with AHT's billing and compliance policies
• Coordinate care with referring physicians, neurologists, and other providers involved in each patient's care

COTA Supervision

• Serve as the supervising OTR for AHT's incoming neuro-experienced COTA, per Oregon OT licensure supervision requirements
• Co-develop and delegate appropriate portions of the plan of care to the COTA, with regular joint treatment planning and progress review
• Provide ongoing clinical mentorship to support the COTA's neuro caseload

Program Development

• Help establish evaluation protocols, treatment pathways, and outcome measures for the neuro program
• Participate in planning for future program phases (SLP, neuropsychology, mental health counseling, mid-level practitioner)
• Contribute to internal training materials and staff education on neuro conditions as the program grows
• Provide input on equipment, space, and workflow needs specific to neuro rehab

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with AHT's Physical Therapy team as neuro PT services launch alongside OT
• Partner with clinic leadership and future discipline hires (SLP, neuropsychology, counseling) as the program expands
• Mentor OT students and contribute to AHT's broader culture of clinical mentorship

Qualifications

Required

• Current Oregon OTR/L license (or eligible for Oregon licensure) in good standing
• Demonstrated clinical experience treating patients with neurological or neurodegenerative conditions (CVA, TBI, Parkinson's, ALS, Huntington's, or similar)
• Comfort and willingness to supervise a COTA, including delegating and reviewing care per state supervision rules
• Strong clinical documentation skills across Medicare, Medicaid/OHP, VA, and commercial payer requirements

Preferred

• Certification or advanced training in a neuro-rehabilitation approach (e.g., NDT, PNF, LSVT BIG, Neuro-IFRAH, or similar)
• Prior experience helping build or launch a new clinical service line or program
• Experience or interest in interdisciplinary care coordination with PT, SLP, neuropsychology, or counseling

Why AHT

AHT is a well-established, locally owned outpatient therapy clinic in Medford, Oregon, known for clinical depth and a strong team culture. This role offers the chance to build a meaningful new service line from the ground up, in a region where neuro rehab access has become more limited following recent closures of local outpatient neuro programs — with the professional support, mentorship structure, and work-life balance AHT is built around.

• A true ground-floor role: shape protocols and culture for a program designed to grow for years to come
• A dedicated COTA partner with strong neuro experience from day one
• A collaborative, established clinic team and supportive leadership
• Southern Oregon / Rogue Valley living — outdoor access, community feel, reasonable cost of living

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary / Pay Range: $83,000-$124,800
• Sign-on or Relocation Bonus
• Continuing Education (CE) Allowance
• Benefits Package

To apply, contact Heidi at Authentic Hand Therapy, Medford, Oregon.

Pay: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person