Occupational Therapist - PRN

Apex Home Health; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Apex Home Health in Missouri is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for a PRN role in an acute care setting.

You will perform skilled evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support discharge planning. This role offers flexible scheduling, mentorship opportunities, and a modern hospital environment with comprehensive services to help patients regain function. No prior experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy (Master's preferred).
• Valid Occupational Therapist license.
• No prior experience required.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and patient-centered care skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops individualized treatment plans considering discharge needs and functional outcomes.
• Educates and collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare team members, making appropriate referrals.
• Delegates tasks to assistants, techs, and students, ensuring competency and safety.
• Completes documentation following departmental policies.
• Performs assessments, reassessments, and consultations related to occupational therapy services.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview:

An Occupational Therapist provides skilled evaluation and treatment services to patients in an acute care setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops individualized treatment plans considering discharge needs and functional outcomes.
• Educates and collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare team members, making appropriate referrals.
• Delegates tasks to assistants, techs, and students, ensuring competency and safety.
• Completes documentation following departmental policies.
• Performs assessments, reassessments, and consultations related to occupational therapy services.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy; Master's preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications: Valid Occupational Therapist license.
• Experience: No prior experience required.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and patient-centered care skills.

Additional Details:

This PRN role offers flexible scheduling, mentorship opportunities, and involvement in a multidisciplinary team within a modern hospital environment that provides comprehensive services including emergency, surgical, and pediatric care.