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A Remote Occupational Therapy Reviewer assesses occupational therapy claims, treatment plans, and documentation to ensure they meet medical necessity and compliance standards. They work remotely, reviewing cases based on clinical guidelines and payer policies. This role typically requires experience as a licensed occupational therapist and strong analytical skills. Reviewers may collaborate with healthcare providers, insurance companies, or government agencies to determine approval or recommendations for care.

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As a Remote Occupational Therapy Reviewer, you are primarily responsible for evaluating therapy documentation, determining the medical necessity of services, and ensuring compliance with established guidelines and standards. Your daily activities may include reviewing patient records, preparing detailed reports, and communicating with therapists, providers, or insurance representatives to clarify or justify therapy recommendations. You will often work as part of an interdisciplinary team, collaborating both asynchronously online and through virtual meetings. Maintaining attention to detail and strong organizational skills is crucial, as the majority of your work is performed independently while adhering to strict deadlines. This role offers an opportunity for professional growth in clinical quality assurance and utilization management, with potential advancement into leadership or specialist review positions.

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A Remote Occupational Therapy Reviewer requires a strong background in occupational therapy, clinical decision-making, and an active OT license. Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems, utilization review platforms, and relevant industry certifications such as OTR/L or CHT are often needed. Exceptional communication, time management, and analytical thinking skills help professionals excel in a remote and collaborative environment. These competencies ensure accurate, efficient reviews and clear recommendations that support both patient care quality and organizational compliance.

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Infographic showing various Remote Occupational Therapy Reviewer job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 7% In-person, and 93% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,924 per year, or $42.3 per hour.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

Houston, TX • On-site, Remote

$51K - $66K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and administer diverse occupational therapy programs for patients under the direction of an Occupational Therapist.

  • Prepare treatment plans, utilize occupational therapy modalities, and make recommendations based on problem-solving skills.

  • Instruct patients and their families on home program precautions, use of physical modalities, adaptive equipment, and activities to promote independent living.

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Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

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Job description

Summary
About the Position: This position is located at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas.
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available.
A recruitment incentive may be authorized.
Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
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  • Under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, plans, coordinates, and administers diverse occupational therapy programs for wounded, ill, and injured service members, as well as other beneficiaries.
  • Actively involved in the preparation of progressive treatment plans, utilizing the full range of occupational therapy modalities and the application of extensive judgment, observation, and treatment skills.
  • Completes required data collection for workload management and analysis and research studies as directed.
  • Uses problem-solving skills to make recommendations for the use of various occupational therapy modalities as prescribed.
  • Ensures designated treatment plan maximizes results in promotion of healing and pain relief while ultimately improving the patient's functional independence.
  • Instructs and reviews all home program precautions and contraindications with patients and family members on use of physical modalities and/or adaptive equipment needs for home environment.
  • Provides instruction to patients in a variety of exercise programs, functional activity, and activities of daily living to optimize independent living skills.
  • Shares technical expertise with other therapy assistants, occupational therapy students and other interdisciplinary team members.

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Conditions of employment
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
  • Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
  • This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
  • A pre-placement medical examination is required.
  • Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.
  • Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
  • This position may require the incumbent to work weekends and/or holidays.

Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes implementing occupational therapy treatment plans; and providing progress reports on occupational therapy patients. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).
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Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Occupational Therapy.
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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
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  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • Recruitment incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.
  • Position is designated as Mission Essential. The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations.
  • This announcement is intended to provide readily available applicants for hard to fill positions as they become vacant. Various vacancies may exist and be filled from this announcement. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be referred to Management as their application packages are received. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

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