Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN- East Dallas (23090)

About the role

The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides patient-centered occupational therapy services in Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, and Home Health settings. The OT evaluates patients, develops and oversees individualized plans of care, and supports patients in improving independence with activities of daily living (ADLs), functional mobility, and overall quality of life in accordance with regulatory and clinical best practices.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized occupational therapy plans of care
• Provide skilled occupational therapy treatments focused on ADLs, IADLs, cognition, strength, coordination, and functional mobility
• Supervise and collaborate with Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA/COTA) in accordance with state practice acts
• Monitor patient progress, modify plans of care as appropriate, and communicate changes to the interdisciplinary team
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, safety strategies, adaptive equipment, and home modifications
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, payer, and facility regulations, including HIPAA
• Maintain a safe treatment environment and adhere to infection control and safety protocols
• Demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and respect in all patient and family interactions

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Current Occupational Therapist license in good standing (state-specific)
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or home health preferred (new graduates welcome to apply)
• Strong clinical, communication, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

Benefits

• Flexible part-time schedule
• Supportive leadership and collaborative care model
• Opportunity to work across multiple care settings
• Meaningful work making a direct impact on patient outcomes
• Excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans
• Highly competitive compensation package