Occupational Therapist - PRN

Live Well Homecare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to deliver skilled evaluation and treatment in an acute care setting, covering orthopedic, surgical, oncology, cardiac, and general medical cases. You will develop treatment plans, educate patients and families, collaborate with healthcare teams, delegate tasks, and document accurately.

Requires a Bachelor’s in OT, an OT license, and no prior experience is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• OT license required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy; Master’s Degree preferred.
• No prior experience required; supervision experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and implements individualized treatment plans considering discharge needs and equipment requirements.
• Educates and consults with patients, families, and healthcare providers, making appropriate referrals.
• Delegates interventions to assistants, techs, and students based on skill levels.
• Performs assessments, reassessments, and consultations for occupational therapy services.
• Completes documentation aligning with departmental policies.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview

This PRN Occupational Therapist provides skilled evaluation and treatment services to patients in an acute care setting, including orthopedic, surgical, oncology, cardiac, and general medical cases. The role involves developing treatment plans, educating patients and families, collaborating with healthcare teams, delegating tasks, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Role Overview

This PRN Occupational Therapist provides skilled evaluation and treatment services to patients in an acute care setting, including orthopedic, surgical, oncology, cardiac, and general medical cases. The role involves developing treatment plans, educating patients and families, collaborating with healthcare teams, delegating tasks, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Establishes and implements individualized treatment plans considering discharge needs and equipment requirements.
• Educates and consults with patients, families, and healthcare providers, making appropriate referrals.
• Delegates interventions to assistants, techs, and students based on skill levels.
• Performs assessments, reassessments, and consultations for occupational therapy services.
• Completes documentation aligning with departmental policies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT); Master’s Degree preferred.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) license required.
• No prior experience necessary; supervision experience not required.

Additional Information

The role offers a supportive environment with a focus on work/life balance and benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off. The position emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered care, and adherence to healthcare standards.