Clinical Occupational Therapist

Kandu, Inc. is pioneering an integrated approach to stroke recovery by combining FDA-cleared brain-computer interface technology with personalized telehealth services. Our IpsiHand® device is durable medical equipment that enables chronic stroke survivors to regain upper extremity function with daily home use.

Combining this advanced technology with the support of expert clinicians offers a comprehensive path to recovery–helping survivors improve mobility, independence, and quality of life.

Position Summary

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The Clinical Occupational Therapist plays a vital role in supporting chronic stroke survivors and their caregivers following IpsiHand onboarding. Acting as a key clinical contact, this role focuses on providing skilled follow up visits, conducting structured clinical check-ins, monitoring device adherence, and troubleshooting clinical and technical challenges to ensure optimal outcomes and long-term user engagement.

What You'll Do:

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• Conduct eligibility screenings for patients considering medical devices, ensuring alignment with clinical inclusion criteria, and lead skilled telehealth follow-up visits with stroke survivors and caregivers to assess progress, evaluate protocol adherence, and reinforce IpsiHand device usage guidelines.
• Provide skilled occupational therapy services via telehealth, utilizing strong skills in functional evaluations, motor function assessment, neuroplasticity-based interventions, and treatment progression.
• Perform routine and targeted clinical check-ins to monitor patient engagement, identify barriers to daily device use, and provide personalized coaching and encouragement.
• Review remote patient monitoring data and adherence logs to proactively address non-compliance or declining usage trends.
• Troubleshoot clinical and functional challenges experienced by patients during home use, modifying care strategies or escalating to supervising clinicians when necessary.
• Maintain detailed, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) following every patient interaction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional clinical teams to refine and optimize clinical protocols based on real-world data and patient feedback, ensuring long-term patient retention and recovery outcomes.

What You'll Bring:

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• Active clinical license as a Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in good standing required. Licensure in CA, TX, IA, KS, MO, NE, SD, and ND—or residing in an OT compact state—is highly preferred, as is the ability to obtain and maintain additional state licenses as needed.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience in neurological rehabilitation, specifically working with stroke survivors and adult rehabilitation settings, with expertise in neuroplasticity-based interventions.
• Experience conducting clinical follow-up assessments, patient monitoring, standardized outcome measures, and telehealth consultations.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to effectively communicate complex medical information and support stroke survivors and family caregivers remotely.

Technical & Operational Skills

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a cross-functional team.
• Familiarity and independence working across technology platforms.
• Proficiency with Telehealth Platforms — familiarity with HIPAA-compliant video conferencing tools (e.g., Zoom for Healthcare, Doxy.me, etc.).
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Competency — ability to document visits and assessments accurately and on time in an EMR system.
• Strong Internet & Home Office Setup — reliable internet connection, a professional workspace, and the ability to troubleshoot basic tech issues.
• Comfort with Digital Communication — experience using email, patient portals, and teleconferencing tools effectively.
• Serve as a curious, engaged team member who is a cultural fit for departmental pillars including brutal transparency, elevating vision, aligned goals, resourceful tenacity, authenticity, complete trust, and fun.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in medical device training or implementation within a clinical setting.
• Background in neurological rehabilitation or stroke recovery is strongly preferred.
• Additional certifications such as Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS) or Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation ($90,000-$95,000 annually)
• Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• 401(k) with company
• Unlimited PTO & Holidays
• Life Insurance, LTD and STD
• Remote work desk allowance

Please note that the salary information is a general guidance only. Kandu, Inc. considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills and internal parity, as well as location, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Kandu, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.