Occupational Therapist - PRN

Northshore Home Health Care; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Weekend and holiday shifts

Exposure to acute care settings

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to provide skilled inpatient occupational therapy services, including evaluation, treatment planning, and patient education.

Role emphasizes collaboration within multidisciplinary teams, personalized care, thorough documentation, and mentorship opportunities in an acute care setting. Weekend and holiday shifts are required, with a focus on high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy is required; Master's degree preferred.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist certification required.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and communicate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong patient-centered care and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans considering discharge needs and functional status.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare teams, making appropriate referrals.
• Delegates tasks to assistants, techs, and students, ensuring competency.
• Completes accurate documentation in line with departmental policies.
• Performs assessments, reassessments, and consultations for occupational therapy services.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview:

An experienced Occupational Therapist provides skilled inpatient occupational therapy services, including evaluation, treatment planning, and patient education.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans considering discharge needs and functional status.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare teams, making appropriate referrals.
• Delegates tasks to assistants, techs, and students, ensuring competency.
• Completes accurate documentation in line with departmental policies.
• Performs assessments, reassessments, and consultations for occupational therapy services.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required; Master's preferred.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist certification required.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and communicate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong patient-centered care and documentation skills.

Additional Information:

The role offers mentorship opportunities, flexible scheduling, and involves acute care settings. Weekend and holiday shifts are required, with a focus on personalized, high-quality patient care.