Occupational Therapist, PRN

About This Role

This Occupational Therapist (PRN) role focuses on building and optimizing an Occupational Therapy program, evaluating and treating residents, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. The position requires strong communication and time management skills to manage a caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Build a strong Occupational Therapy program
• Optimize the functionality and skills of patients
• Evaluate and treat residents after receiving a written order from a physician
• Screen facility residents
• Complete all necessary documentation
• Attend all required meetings and in-services
• Develop programs appropriate to the needs of facility residents through the continuum of care
• Comply with all infection control procedures and environmental protocol while following OBRA Resident’s Rights Guidelines
• Provide consultation and clinical supervision to COTAs
• Maintain valid state license and awareness of issues related to the profession of OT and healthcare environment
• Schedule residents appropriately
• Facilitate and complete family and facility staff in-services and education
• Assist the facility in meeting standards necessary to maintain state and federal certification

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations
• Strong time management and ability to manage caseload
• Ability to perform physical demands of the job (push/pull up to 300lbs, standing, sitting, squatting, stooping, trunk twisting, kneeling, reaching, stair climbing, walking, grasping, fine motor, lifting)
• Minimum Bachelor of Science degree or greater in Occupational Therapy
• State Occupational Therapy licensure
• Current certification by NBCOT if required by state

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor of Science degree or greater in Occupational Therapy

Nice to Have

• Senior Living experience
• PDPM knowledge
• Experience with therapy software/EMR
• Medicaid case mix knowledge

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications