Location:Slidell, LA, USAPay Rate:$50.00 - $60.00 per hour
Pay Type:per hourEmployment Type:PRN

Position Summary

We are seeking a licensed PRN Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality, patient-centered care on an as-needed basis. The Occupational Therapist will evaluate and treat patients to help them develop, recover, or maintain the skills necessary for daily living, work, and meaningful activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients' functional abilities related to activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental ADLs, cognition, sensation, and motor skills

  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient goals

  • Provide therapeutic interventions to improve independence, safety, and quality of life

  • Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques, equipment use, and home safety

  • Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate

  • Document evaluations, treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately and timely

  • Collaborate with physicians, therapists, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members

  • Maintain compliance with all regulatory, ethical, and organizational standards

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program (OTR/L)

  • Current state Occupational Therapist license in good standing

  • CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain)

  • Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills

  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced or variable environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in a relevant clinical setting (e.g., inpatient rehab, outpatient, SNF, home health, pediatrics)

  • Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems

  • Flexible availability, including weekdays, weekends, or holidays as needed

Schedule & Employment Type

  • PRN / As-needed

  • Hours vary based on patient census and staffing needs

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to assist with patient transfers, positioning, and mobility

  • Prolonged standing, walking, bending, and use of hands required

Work Environment

  • Clinical environment may include hospital, outpatient clinic, rehabilitation facility, skilled nursing facility, or patient homes (depending on role)

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