Flexible PRN Occupational Therapist — Home Health

Saint Luke's Health System; Chillicothe (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s Health System is seeking a Home Health PRN Occupational Therapist in Missouri to evaluate and treat clients in the home, focusing on restoring independence in daily activities. The role emphasizes safety, adaptive strategies, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

The OT will develop individualized plans, reassess progress, supervise students/workers, and ensure timely documentation while following agency policies.

Qualifications

• 2 years of occupational therapy experience is preferred.
• BLS certification by AHA or Red Cross is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates clients after impairment, injury, or disease.
• Creates an individualized treatment plan and selects appropriate interventions based on evidence-based practice.
• Re-evaluates progress and contributes to discharge planning.
• Supervises treatment provided by students and occupational therapy assistants.
• Participates in and makes recommendations for client care interventions with the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Delegates and instructs supportive personnel in services to be provided.
• Performs all other duties as requested by the manager.
• Provides timely documentation per policy and insurance requirements and helps meet licensing and regulatory obligations.
• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety to self, clients, and others at all times.
• Completes at minimum a department level project.
• Serves as a clinical resource for the department.
• Participates in quality initiatives.
• Follows prn policy and facility guidelines for shift requirements.
• Completes OASIS documentation requirements.
• May assist in visiting a hospice patient as needed.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

BLS Certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross)

Job description

Saint Luke’s Health System is seeking a Home Health PRN Occupational Therapist in Missouri to evaluate and treat clients in the home, focusing on restoring independence in daily activities. The role emphasizes safety, adaptive strategies, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

The OT will develop individualized plans, reassess progress, supervise students/workers, and ensure timely documentation while following agency policies.