Occupational Therapist PRN

Physicians Regional Healthcare System; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Match

Competitive PRN Pay Rates

Pathway to full-time opportunities

Sunny Naples, Florida

Job summary

The Occupational Therapist PRN is responsible for evaluating, planning, and administering therapeutic interventions to enhance patients’ daily living activities, as prescribed by a physician. This role emphasizes patient-centered goals, regular reassessment, and thorough documentation.

Key duties include developing individualized treatment plans, safe therapy delivery, continuous progress updates to the team, and mentoring OT students while ensuring compliant billing and documentation practices.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of clinical OT experience required.
• Experience in hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OT evaluations and document findings.
• Develop and document individualized treatment plans.
• Provide safe, effective therapy and patient education.
• Regularly reassess progress and adjust plans.
• Collaborate with care team to optimize outcomes.
• Mentor students and new staff in OT practices.
• Ensure accurate billing documentation.

Skills

OT knowledge

Evaluations

Communication

Time management

Mentor staff

EMR proficiency

Education

OT - Registered

BCLS

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Occupational Therapist PRN IRF

Benefits

• 401(k) with Match
• Competitive PRN Pay Rates
• Pathway to full-time opportunities
• Sunny Naples, Florida

Shift

• PRN
• Days
• Acute Care
• Physicians Regional: 6101 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL 34119

Physicians Regional Pine Ridge

• 177-bed Acute Care Hospital – All private rooms with 24-hour ER, outpatient radiology, and full medical/surgical services
• High-volume Robotic Surgery, Heart Center (Open Heart/Structural), Comprehensive Stroke, and Orthopedic/Spine excellence

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' ability to perform daily living and work activities, as prescribed by a referring physician. This role involves establishing patient-centered treatment goals, reassessing progress regularly, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Essential Functions

• Conducts comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to determine patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs and documents findings accurately and thoroughly.
• Develops individualized treatment plans that outline measurable goals and effective interventions, ensuring plans are well-documented and can be executed by other occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants.
• Provides safe and effective treatment interventions, including therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment training, and patient education, with appropriate documentation for each session.
• Regularly reassesses patient progress, updating treatment plans as needed, and communicates changes to the care team and referring physician.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, including physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals, to enhance patient outcomes and ensure a coordinated approach to care.
• Demonstrates competency in administering treatment to a wide range of patient populations, adjusting techniques and interventions to meet age-specific and condition-specific needs.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients and staff, ensuring proper use and maintenance of all therapeutic equipment.
• Provides mentoring and orientation for new staff members and occupational therapy students, fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices.
• Ensures accurate and timely billing documentation that reflects services provided and complies with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist required
• Experience working in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, practices, and evidence-based interventions.
• Proficiency in conducting evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity.
• Ability to mentor and train students or new staff members in occupational therapy practices.
• Commitment to maintaining patient privacy and adhering to all ethical and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.

Licenses and Certifications

• OT - Occupational Therapist – Registered issued by the state regulatory board required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required