Occupational Therapist

Pafford Emergency Medical Services; Hope (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Hope, Arkansas, is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to provide evidence-based therapy services. Key responsibilities include conducting comprehensive evaluations, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and participating in discharge planning. Candidates must hold an accredited Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, along with a current NBCOT and state license. This role is crucial for helping patients achieve meaningful participation in daily activities and ensuring optimal discharge readiness.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active NBCOT and state occupational therapy license in good standing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Preferred: 1+ year clinical experience.
• Preferred: Experience in acute care/IRF/SNF/outpatient/home health/pediatrics.
• Familiarity with outcome measures (AM-PAC/6-Clicks, COPM, MoCA) and ICD10/CPT documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations including medical history and performance analysis.
• Provide caregiver coaching and patient education on home programs.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in discharge planning and document comprehensively.
• Document in EMR thoroughly and timely to CMS/JCAHO standards.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and student mentorship.
• Prioritize caseload and manage productivity while maintaining care quality.

Skills

Comprehensive OT evaluations

Caregiver coaching

Patient education

Discharge planning

Quality improvement (QI)

Education

Master’s/Doctorate in OT (ACOTE-accredited)

Current NBCOT and state OT license

Current BLS certification

Job description

Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center is looking for a PRN Occupational Therapist to join their team. The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers evidence-based occupational therapy services to enable patients to achieve meaningful participation in daily activities (ADLs/IADLs), roles, and routines at home, work, school, and in the community. The OT practices within the scope of state and federal regulations and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to restore function, promote health and safety, prevent decline, and optimize discharge readiness.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations: medical/occupational history, occupational profile, analysis of performance patterns, and standardized/non-standardized assessments (cognition, vision/perception, sensation, ROM/strength, coordination, balance, functional mobility, ADLs/IADLs).
• Address vision, cognition, and psychosocial factors that impact safety, learning, and carryover (e.g., delirium prevention, executive function supports, low-vision adaptations).
• Provide caregiver coaching and patient education on diagnosis, precautions, home programs (HEP), environmental modifications, and community resources; ensure teach-back and documentation.
• Coordinate care with the team (PT/SLP, Nursing, Physicians/APPs, Social Work/Case Management, RT, Dietary, Recreation Therapy) via rounds, huddles, and case conferences.
• Participate in discharge planning: home safety recommendations, equipment/assistive tech, level of post-acute care, and therapy frequency/continuation needs; reduce avoidable delays to discharge.
• Document thoroughly and timely in the EMR: evaluations, daily notes, progress/re-certification notes, and discharge summaries that meet CMS/payer, Joint Commission/ACHC, and organizational standards.
• Adhere to infection prevention, patient identification, fall prevention, and safe mobility/transfer protocols; escalade changes in medical status per policy.
• Engage in quality improvement (QI), competency validation, mentorship of students, and continuing education to maintain advanced clinical skills.
• Prioritize caseload using clinical acuity and throughput needs; meet scheduling/productivity expectations while maintaining quality.

Qualifications

• Master’s/Doctorate in OT (ACOTE-accredited).
• Current NBCOT and state OT license in good standing.
• Current BLS (AHA or equivalent).
• Preferred: 1+ year clinical experience (new grads considered).
• Preferred: Experience in acute care/IRF/SNF/outpatient/home health/pediatrics.
• Familiarity with outcome measures (e.g., AM-PAC/6-Clicks, COPM, MoCA) and ICD10/CPT documentation.