Occupational Therapist – Cognitive Performance

Maximus

Occupational Therapist improving Service Members’ cognitive readiness and mission performance for Maximus. Conducting evaluations, rehabilitation, training, and readiness advising across military human-performance settings.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,175 - $86,125 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cognitive rehabilitation and neurocognitive assessment, with a strong focus on developing individualized cognitive performance plans and delivering training programs. Capable of collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams while advising on cognitive readiness and performance psychology principles.

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Cognitive RehabilitationNeurocognitive Testing PlatformsOccupational Therapist LicenseNBCOT CertificationCognitive Assessment and Intervention

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Hard Skills

Cognitive Performance EvaluationsOccupational AnalysisCognitive Skills DevelopmentCognitive Rehabilitation ProtocolsPerformance Data InterpretationLegal ResearchMedical ResearchIndividualized Cognitive Performance PlansGroup-Based Cognitive TrainingFatigue Management

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationIndependent OperationCoaching Skills

Tools & Technologies

Standardized Assessment ToolsNeurocognitive Testing PlatformsPerformance Data Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Occupational Therapist LicenseNBCOT CertificationTS/SCI Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

California Workers’ CompensationCognitive ResilienceOperational StressHigh-Performance PopulationsMilitary Performance Psychology

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review cases, summarize case facts, assess issues, and certify or non-certify requested treatments
Provide written clinical rationales for California Workers’ Compensation cases
Review, organize, and identify medical records for California workers’ compensation cases
Monitor review timeliness and applicable standards
Meet production and quality standards
Perform legal research, general medical research, and other assigned special projects
Conduct comprehensive cognitive performance evaluations using standardized assessment tools and validated neurocognitive testing platforms
Perform occupational analysis of mission tasks and task-person-environment mismatches
Identify cognitive readiness risk factors including sleep disruption, operational fatigue, stress load, and mild traumatic brain injury history
Translate cognitive assessment findings into mission-relevant performance applications
Develop individualized cognitive performance plans
Deliver group-based cognitive training and performance workshops
Implement cognitive rehabilitation protocols for operators returning from injury, illness, or cognitive performance degradation
Provide in-training environment coaching during operational tasks
Design and execute cognitive skills development programs aligned with Special Operations Forces mission demands
Provide services in garrison and operational training settings as required
Educate Service Members on cognitive resilience, fatigue mitigation, workload management, and recovery
Develop proactive programming to prevent cognitive decline and performance loss
Collaborate with Human Performance, psychology, strength and conditioning, medical, nutrition, chaplain, and leadership partners
Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences, performance reviews, and care coordination meetings
Support integrated resilience programming with Cognitive Performance Professionals
Advise leadership on cognitive readiness trends, risk factors, and mitigation strategies while maintaining privacy, confidentiality, and DoD compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with 3–5 years of experience consulting within the designated function
Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution
Minimum of 2 years of experience in cognitive rehabilitation, neurorehabilitation, human performance, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist
Current, unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in at least one U.S. state or territory
Current NBCOT certification
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance within six months of hire
Experience with tactical, military, elite athletic, or high-performance populations
Experience with neurocognitive testing platforms and performance data interpretation
Expertise in cognitive assessment and intervention
Understanding of operational stress, sleep science, fatigue management, and performance psychology principles
Ability to function effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for briefing senior leadership
Ability to operate independently in dynamic, high-tempo environments
Reliable high-speed internet service
Minimum 20 Mbps download speed, or 50 Mbps for shared internet connectivity
Minimum 5 Mbps upload speed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility designed to support work/life balance
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plans
Partially funded HSA
Life Insurance
Discounts on Auto, Home, Renters, and Pet Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
PTO
Paid holidays
Extended sick leave
Short and Long Term Disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee recognition platform
Tuition Reimbursement opportunities
Employee discounts and additional employee-only benefits
Wellness programs and resources
Training programs, workshops, conferences, and ongoing learning opportunities
Maximus covers costs associated with renewing required licenses and certifications
Company-issued computer equipment