Occupational Therapist - PRN

Vetted Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist for an acute care setting in St. Louis.

You will provide skilled evaluation and treatment, develop personalized plans, educate patients and teams, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to support safe rehabilitation aimed at discharge and functional goals. This role emphasizes independent work within a collaborative environment, strong communication, and adherence to departmental policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (required).
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist.
• No prior experience required; supervision experience is not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement treatment plans considering discharge needs and appropriate equipment.
• Educate and collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare teams, making referrals as needed.
• Delegate interventions to assistants, techs, and students based on skill levels.
• Perform assessments, reassessments, and consultations for occupational therapy services.
• Complete accurate documentation following departmental policies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview

This PRN Occupational Therapist position in an acute care setting involves providing skilled evaluation and treatment services to patients. The role includes developing personalized treatment plans, educating patients and healthcare teams, delegating tasks to assistants, and completing documentation in line with departmental policies. The therapist collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other providers to ensure safe and effective rehabilitation focused on patient discharge needs and functional goals.

Role Overview

This PRN Occupational Therapist position in an acute care setting involves providing skilled evaluation and treatment services to patients. The role includes developing personalized treatment plans, educating patients and healthcare teams, delegating tasks to assistants, and completing documentation in line with departmental policies. The therapist collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other providers to ensure safe and effective rehabilitation focused on patient discharge needs and functional goals.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement treatment plans considering discharge needs and appropriate equipment.
• Educate and collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare teams, making referrals as needed.
• Delegate interventions to assistants, techs, and students based on skill levels.
• Perform assessments, reassessments, and consultations for occupational therapy services.
• Complete accurate documentation following departmental policies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required; Master's preferred.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist.
• No prior experience required; supervision experience is not mandatory.

Key Attributes

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently within a collaborative environment.