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Driver Rehabilitation Specialist- OT (Occupational Therapist)
Company : Adoration Home Health & Hospice
Location : San Francisco, CA, 94101
Job Type : Temporary
Date Posted : 11 January 2026
Our Company
Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation
Overview
Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS or DRP) – PRN Position
Empower Independence Through Driving Rehabilitation
We’re seeking a Driver Rehabilitation Specialist with expertise in both clinical and behind-the-wheel evaluations to join our team. In this role, you’ll develop individualized driving rehabilitation plans and provide adaptive training that helps clients regain confidence and independence on the road.
Who We’re Looking For:
- A certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS or DRP) with proven experience in clinical assessments and hands-on driver training.
- Occupational Therapy degree required – ensuring a strong foundation in functional rehabilitation and adaptive strategies.
- A professional who values autonomy, flexibility, and collaboration in a supportive environment.
What You’ll Receive:
- Autonomy: Create your own schedule.
- Flexibility: PRN position with weekday or weekend options.
- Professional Growth: Access to continuing education and career development opportunities.
- Competitive Compensation: Based on current rates for Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact by helping clients achieve independence through safe and adaptive driving, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and join a team that values expertise, flexibility, and innovation!
Responsibilities
What you will do: Responsibilities listed include but not limited to:
- Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans
- Regularly re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans, attend staffing meetings and family conferences
- Perform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resources
- Communicate patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services and family members
- Communicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomes
Qualifications
What you will need:
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from a college or university with an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Current, unrestricted license as an Occupational Therapist by state in which practicing
- Current CPR Certification
- A minimum of one year’s work experience as an Occupational Therapist
- Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological diagnoses preferred
- Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
- Duties require fine motor skills,visual acuity, and walking/ standing for extended periods
- Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times
- A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on specific location policy, local and state regulations to verify employee is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations
About our Line of Business
Rehab Without Walls, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a revolutionary neurorehabilitation program that moves individuals outside the walls of institutional settings and into their natural home and community environment through a continuum of care. It is designed to significantly help people who have primarily experienced a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA through accident or illness regain functional capabilities. By providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school, Rehab Without Walls promotes greater health through the recovery process, all with industry-leading outcomes that dramatically improve functional skills and independence for patients. For more information, please visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.Salary Range
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Frequently asked questions
This role uniquely combines clinical expertise with behind-the-wheel driver evaluations, demanding proficiency in adaptive driving techniques alongside traditional occupational therapy skills. Experience with neurological rehabilitation and strong communication abilities are critical to tailor safe driving plans, distinguishing it from more conventional OT jobs in the San Francisco area.
Advancement often involves specialization in complex neurological cases or leadership in rehab program development. Continuous education in driver safety technologies and certification renewals can open pathways to supervisory roles or consulting positions, especially within innovative programs like those at Adoration Home Health & Hospice.
Beyond evaluations, specialists develop customized driving rehabilitation plans, conduct adaptive training sessions, coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, and engage in family education. Tasks also include reassessing treatment effectiveness and ensuring clients' home and community safety, integral to fostering independence.
Yes, the company emphasizes autonomy with flexible scheduling and supports professional growth through continuing education. Its focus on innovative neurorehabilitation outside institutional walls offers specialists a collaborative and empowering environment to enhance patient outcomes effectively.
This role stands out by integrating community-based care with neurorehabilitation, allowing specialists to work beyond traditional clinical settings. The PRN flexibility combined with competitive pay and access to pioneering rehabilitation methods creates a distinctive work culture focused on patient independence.
San Francisco's growing senior and neuro rehab population fuels demand, but competition remains high due to specialized certification requirements. Candidates with CDRS credentials and neurorehabilitation experience have a marked advantage, benefiting from steady opportunities in home health settings.
Alongside a valid California OT license, certifications like CDRS (Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist) and CPR are highly regarded locally. Specialized training in neurorehabilitation and adaptive driving technology also enhances employability in this competitive market.
In San Francisco, hourly rates for certified driver rehabilitation specialists generally range between $65 and $80. The $70-$75 hourly wage offered here aligns well with local standards, reflecting the role's specialization and the region's cost of living.
Specialists here assess clients both clinically and in real driving conditions, crafting individualized plans that blend therapeutic exercises with practical training. This hands-on approach fosters confidence and safety, enabling clients to re-engage with their communities effectively.
Navigating varied cultural expectations and urban driving complexities requires specialists to be adaptable and culturally sensitive. Tailoring rehabilitation plans that respect individual lifestyles while addressing San Francisco’s traffic and infrastructure nuances is essential for success.