Functional Recovery Specialist, 1099

Fully Remote • Brookfield - Legal Address - Brookfield, CT 06804

• Salary Range: $60.00 - $60.00 Base+Commission/month
• Job Shift: Day

JOB DESCRIPTION

At ROMTech, we are transforming rehabilitation through innovative technology and exceptional patient support. We are committed to helping patients achieve better outcomes through Clinician guided at-home rehab while delivering an outstanding experience throughout their recovery journey.

ROMTech is a medical technology company that has created and patented a revolutionary medical device and telemedical platform which delivers in-home rehabilitative care. Our disruptive technology has proven to yield faster recoveries and better outcomes with unmatched patient compliance. We began in orthopedics and have entered scale-up of our orthopedic business. We are now leveraging our core technology, infrastructure, and first mover position to enter cardiology, followed by other adjacent markets. Having created this new lane, we have a unique opportunity to serve as the global leader in the business, technology, and science of recovery, and to bring life-changing help to many millions of people.

Position Title: Functional Recovery Specialist - 1099
Department: Clinical Services
Reports To: Director of Clinical Services
Location / Work Environment: Virtual Clinical Environment
Worker Classification: 1099 Contractor
FLSA Status: Not Applicable to Independent Contractors
Job Level: Standard

Job Purpose

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

Essential Duties

• 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.

Other Functions

• Provide input regarding future program scalability, workforce planning, and service expansion initiatives.
• Assist in development of clinical training materials, onboarding resources, and operational best practices.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and clinical consultation to other rehabilitation professionals when mutually agreed upon.
• Contribute to quality assurance initiatives and performance improvement activities.
• Participate in meetings related to program development, innovation initiatives, and clinical operations.
• Performs other mutually agreed upon duties consistent with the applicable engagement or contract.

Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Skills and Abilities

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.

Work Experience 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

Office Environment

The following describes the physical demands and work environment characteristics required to perform the essential functions associated with this engagement. These requirements are representative of those an individual may encounter while performing the services and are not intended to be an exhaustive list.

• 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.