Occupational Therapist - PRN

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide patient-centered OT services within the scope of state regulations. You will implement medically prescribed programs, follow treatment plans, and respond swiftly to emergencies while collaborating with the care team.

Responsibilities include delivering OT services, adhering to treatment plans, and contributing to departmental growth through teamwork and special projects.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Valid occupational therapy license or eligibility in the state, with temporary license allowance up to 90 days.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred: National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Ability to respond swiftly to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy services to patients.
• Follow prescribed treatment plans.
• Respond effectively to emergency situations.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance patient care and departmental development.

Skills

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Licensure in state (or eligibility) with temporary license up to 90 days

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

NBCOT/ National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy (preferred)

Job description

Position Overview
Provides patient care by organizing and implementing medically prescribed programs to maximize patient potential. Ensures treatment is delivered within the scope of the State Practice Act and complies with all relevant regulations, boards, and governing bodies. Contributes to departmental growth by assisting with special projects and coordinating patient care activities.

Position Overview
Provides patient care by organizing and implementing medically prescribed programs to maximize patient potential. Ensures treatment is delivered within the scope of the State Practice Act and complies with all relevant regulations, boards, and governing bodies. Contributes to departmental growth by assisting with special projects and coordinating patient care activities.
Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy services to patients
• Follow prescribed treatment plans
• Respond effectively to emergency situations
• Collaborate with team members to enhance patient care and departmental development

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Valid occupational therapy license or eligibility in the state, with temporary license allowance up to 90 days
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Preferred: National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy
• Ability to respond swiftly to emergencies