Occupational Therapist (OTR) - prn

Sprenger Health Care Systems; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

CEUs available

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities within 12-facilty

Job summary

Sprenger Therapy is the in-house rehabilitation team for Sprenger Health Care Systems, a family-owned organization operating 12 skilled nursing facilities in Ohio and South Carolina. We seek an Occupational Therapist (OTR) to deliver patient-centered care and drive meaningful outcomes within a clinician-led, in-house model.

Evaluate residents, develop individualized plans, supervise COTA staff, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited OT program (OTR).
• National Certification Examination for OTR successful completion.
• Current OT license or license-eligible.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

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.