Occupational Therapist, PRN

Jobtailor; Chariton (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Iowa care team. You will evaluate patients, develop and implement care plans, and re-evaluate needs across visits to ensure quality and proper discharge planning.

duties include coordinating with physicians, supervising staff, and documenting goals in therapy notes. The role requires travel about 50% and lifting up to 50 pounds in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted OT license valid for the state of work.
• Minimum one year of experience in a clinical care setting.
• Must be able and willing to travel 50% of the time.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work in a physically demanding, high-stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate occupational therapy patients to determine rehabilitation needs and potential for achievement.
• Develop plans of care based on patient evaluations and implement Plans of Care.
• Perform initial therapy evaluation visits and re-evaluate patients during each visit.
• Complete follow-up assessments according to OASIS and PPS guidelines.
• Communicate significant findings to supervisors, physicians, and care team members.
• Initiate patient safety plans using patient, family, and community resources.
• Verify Plans of Care before each visit and provide care per physician orders.
• Write physician orders for additional visits and changes to Plans of Care.
• Document patient care goals and therapy services in notes.
• Provide occupational therapy services per standards of practice and physician certification.
• Instruct patients/families in ADLs using adaptive equipment and fine motor skills.
• Assist patients in securing necessary equipment, including splints.
• Instruct patients in home therapy programs and provide modifications.
• Counsel and instruct patients and families regarding therapy needs.
• Supervise COTAs, HHAs, and clinical staff; report to leadership.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient Assessment

Therapy Documentation

Adaptive Equipment Instruction

Fine Motor Coordination Skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

OT License (unrestricted, state of work)

Job description

• Evaluate occupational therapy patients to determine rehabilitation needs and potential for achievement
• Develop plans of care based on patient evaluations
• Implement and develop Plans of Care to ensure quality, continuity of care, and proper discharge planning
• Perform initial therapy evaluation visits and re-evaluate patients’ therapy needs during each visit
• Complete follow-up assessments according to OASIS and PPS regulatory guidelines
• Communicate significant findings, problems, and changes in patient condition or environment to supervisors, physicians, and care team members
• Initiate patient safety plans using patient, family, and community resources
• Verify Plans of Care before each visit and provide care according to physician orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines
• Write physician orders for additional visits and changes to Plans of Care according to agency policy
• Document patient care goals and therapy services in therapy notes
• Provide occupational therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and physician certification
• Instruct patients and families in activities of daily living using adaptive equipment, sensory integration, and fine motor coordination skills
• Assist patients and caregivers in securing necessary equipment, including custom-made splints
• Instruct patients and caregivers in therapy home programs and provide modifications and clarification
• Counsel and instruct patients and families regarding therapy and related needs
• Supervise and provide clinical direction to COTAs, HHAs, and clinical staff
• Report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Current, unrestricted OT license valid for the state of work
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a clinical care setting
• Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area
• Dependable vehicle
• Valid driver’s license
• Current auto insurance in accordance with state laws
• Must be able and willing to travel 50%
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
• Able to work in a physically demanding, high-stress environment
• Full range of body motion, including handling, lifting, and transferring patients
• Potentially work irregular hours including call hours if applicable

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in evaluating and developing Plans of Care for occupational therapy patients, ensuring compliance with OASIS and PPS guidelines. Capable of providing clinical direction and supervision while effectively communicating with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Occupational Therapy Evaluation
• Plans Of Care Development
• OASIS Compliance
• Patient Safety Planning
• Clinical Supervision

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Occupational Therapy
• Patient Assessment
• Therapy Documentation
• Adaptive Equipment Instruction
• Fine Motor Coordination Skills

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Counseling
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy License

Industry Keywords

• Clinical Care Setting
• Patient Care Goals
• Home Therapy Programs
• Therapy Services Standards
• High-Stress Environment