Occupational Therapist - PRN

Azza HealthCare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency in St. Louis, MO seeks an Occupational Therapist for an acute care PRN role serving orthopedic, surgical, oncology, cardiac and general medical patients. Role includes evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, and collaborating with families and healthcare teams.

You will delegate tasks to assistants, document in line with policies, and support discharge planning. Flexible hours and a comprehensive benefits package accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide patient evaluations and treatment services.
• Coordinate with healthcare teams and patients to optimize outcomes.
• Document patient progress and treatment plans accurately.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Assessment skills

Documentation standards

Delegation protocols

Education

Bachelor's Degree in OT

Master's Degree preferred

Licensed OT

Job description

Role Overview

Seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide skilled occupational therapy services in an acute care setting, focusing on orthopedic, surgical, oncology, cardiac, and general medical patients. This PRN position involves evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, and collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare teams. The therapist will delegate tasks to assistants and ensure proper documentation in line with departmental policies.

• Establish treatment plans considering discharge needs and equipment requirements.
• Educate and confer with patients and healthcare providers, making referrals as needed.
• Complete assessments, reassessments, and consultations for occupational therapy services.

Qualifications

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

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to assess patient needs and develop appropriate interventions.
• Knowledge of documentation standards and delegation protocols.

Key Duties

• Provide patient evaluations and treatment services.
• Coordinate with healthcare teams and patients to optimize outcomes.
• Document patient progress and treatment plans accurately.

This role offers a favorable work/life balance, with flexible hours and opportunities for professional development through a comprehensive benefits package.