Occupational Therapist (OT) - PRN

Sprenger Health Care Systems; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

CEUs available

PTO and vacation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sprenger Therapy, the in-house rehabilitation team for Sprenger Health Care Systems, seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR) to evaluate residents and develop individualized treatment plans, collaborating with families and the care team to restore function and independence.

In this family-owned system across Ohio, therapy time is protected, autonomous clinical judgment is respected, and mentorship is provided from day one. Join a stable culture focused on outcomes and patient needs.

Qualifications

• Licensed occupational therapist (OTR) with active license or license-eligible.
• Graduate from an accredited OT program (Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate).
• National Certification Examination for OTR completed or in process.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and develop individualized treatment plans with residents, families and the care team.
• Provide OT services focused on restoring function, independence and quality of life.
• Conduct screenings to identify residents who would benefit from intervention.
• Supervise and collaborate with COTA staff as applicable.
• Initiate referrals following department procedures.
• Document clearly and efficiently to support quality outcomes.

Skills

Team-oriented mindset

Strong communication skills

Mentorship available

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OTR) – In-HouseIf you’ve worked in SNF therapy under a contract model and felt like the company’s priorities didn’t always match your patients’ needs — this role is intentionally different.We are an in-house, family-owned therapy organization — not a contract therapy company. Our therapy teams are clinician-led and clinician-supported, so you can focus on what you were trained to do — delivering meaningful, patient-centered care that changes lives.Why Therapists Choose Sprenger TherapyIn-house therapy model — your loyalty is to your residents, not a contract company’s bottom lineTherapy time protected — no routine non-therapy tasks pulling you away from patientsClinical judgment respected — autonomy is valuedMentorship available — support that goes beyond orientationStable, family-oriented culture — leadership is present and accessibleCare decisions guided by outcomes and patient needs — not short-term volumeOur therapy teams operate differently — and it shows in our retention and culture.What You’ll DoEvaluate residents and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary care teamProvide occupational therapy services focused on restoring function, independence, and quality of lifeConduct screenings and identify residents who would benefit from interventionSupervise and collaborate with COTA staff as applicableInitiate referrals when appropriate in accordance with department proceduresDocument clearly and efficiently in support of quality outcomesWhat We’re Looking ForBachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited programSuccessful completion of the National Certification Examination for OTRCurrent OT license or license-eligibleCommitment to patient-first, outcomes-driven careTeam-oriented mindset with strong communication skillsNew graduates welcome — mentorship provided from day onePay & BenefitsCompetitive compensation based on experienceFlexible schedulingGenerous 401(k) with company matchContinuing education units (CEUs) — availablePaid time off and vacation payHealth, dental, and vision insuranceCompany-paid life insuranceTuition reimbursementGrowth opportunities within a 12-facility networkFrom Our Therapy Team“I feel supported, trusted, and confident that the work I do here actually matters. That’s not something I take for granted.”About Sprenger TherapySprenger Therapy is the in-house rehabilitation team for Sprenger Health Care Systems — a third-generation, family-owned senior living organization operating 12 skilled nursing facilities across Ohio and South Carolina. This isn’t contract therapy. This is a career.Ready to practice the way you were trained? Apply today.