Occupational Therapist (PRN)

Pafford Emergency Medical Services; Arkansas; On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

A regional medical center in Arkansas is looking for a PRN Occupational Therapist to provide evidence-based therapy services. The role involves collaborating with a team to enhance patient care, conducting comprehensive evaluations, and ensuring thorough documentation. Candidates must have an OT Master's/Doctorate, current licenses, and preferred clinical experience. This position offers the opportunity to impact patient recovery and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Current NBCOT and state OT license in good standing.
• Current BLS (AHA or equivalent).
• Preferred: 1+ year clinical experience (new grads considered).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations.
• Address vision, cognition, and psychosocial factors.
• Provide caregiver coaching and patient education.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Document thoroughly in the EMR.
• Adhere to safety protocols.
• Engage in quality improvement and continuing education.

Skills

OT evaluations

Patient education

Caregiver coaching

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Quality improvement

Education

Master’s/Doctorate in OT

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; escal…
• 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.