Occupational Therapist – Outpatient – PRN

Southwoods Health; Howland Township (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwoods Health in Howland, OH, seeks a PRN Occupational Therapist specializing in hand and upper-extremity rehabilitation to join the outpatient team.

You will administer OT treatments, design splints, review referrals, and collaborate with physicians; mentoring students and supporting care coordination.

This role is within a multidisciplinary outpatient setting, emphasizing patient-centered care and community health at Southwoods Health.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current AHA BLS certification.
• Hand Therapy (CHT) certification or substantial hand/upper-extremity rehab experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer OT treatments to restore function and relieve pain.
• Develop and revise individualized treatment plans.
• Design and fabricate custom splints for hand injuries.
• Collaborate with physicians and other practitioners to integrate OT care.
• Educate patients and families on post-op recovery and home exercise programs.
• Provide appropriate supervision for COTAs, students and staff.
• Accurately document all patient care within required timeframes.

Skills

Hand Therapy

Upper Extremity

Interpersonal Skills

Documentation

Education

Graduate of OT program

Job description

Position:Occupational Therapist - Outpatient - PRN

Location: Howland, OH

Job Id:3007-PJF 557

# of Openings:1

PRN Occupational Therapist (Hand Therapy Specialty)

Location:Southwoods Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation - Howland, OH

Employment Type:PRN

About the Role

Join the growing team at Southwoods Health as we expand our footprint in Trumbull County. Following the 2025 opening of our comprehensiveHowland Specialty Carefacility, we are seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to provide high-level, patient-centered care. This role is ideal for a clinician specializing in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation who enjoys working in a multidisciplinary environment alongside fellowship-trained orthopedic and spine specialists.

• Specialized Treatment:Administer medically prescribed OT treatments to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability, primarily focusing on hand and upper extremity injuries.
• Evaluation & Planning:Review physician referrals and medical records to develop and revise individualized treatment plans based on continuous monitoring of patient response.
• Hand Rehabilitation:Design and fabricate custom splints and implement rehabilitation programs for post-operative recovery, tendon injuries, and chronic conditions like carpal tunnel or arthritis.
• Collaboration:Confer regularly with physicians and other practitioners to integrate OT into the patient’s broader healthcare plan and suggest necessary program revisions.
• Patient Education:Educate patients and their families on post-op recovery processes, physician protocols, and home exercise programs (HEPs).
• Supervision:Provide appropriate oversight for COTAs, students, and other licensed/unlicensed personnel in accordance with Ohio state requirements.
• Compliance:Accurately document all patient care services within facility timeframes and in accordance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Education:Graduate of an accredited school for Occupational Therapy.
• Certification:Current AHA BLS certification.
• Specialization:Specialty certification in Hand Therapy (CHT) or significant experience in hand/upper extremity rehabilitation is required.
• Skills:Strong knowledge of managing complex upper extremity disorders and excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Why Southwoods Health?

In 2026, Southwoods continues to lead the Mahoning Valley in patient-centered care, filling critical healthcare gaps with state-of-the-art facilities and a "patient-first" philosophy. We offer a professional environment where you are treated with the same respect and compassion we provide to our patients.

At Southwoods, it’s not just about the treatment, but how you’re treated.