Occupational Therapist - PRN

Advantage • Loyalsock Township, PA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

AdvantageCare Rehabilitation is seeking a compassionate, motivated PRN Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) for Valley View, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting in Montoursville, Pennsylvania. The role offers flexible, as-needed coverage based on the clinician’s availability and the facility’s needs. Experienced clinicians and new graduates are welcome to apply.

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats residents with orthopedic, neurological, cognitive, and age-related conditions to improve functional independence, restore daily living skills, and support rehabilitation goals. The therapist develops individualized treatment plans, provides skilled interventions, collaborates with residents, families, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary team, and maintains documentation in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.

AdvantageCare Rehabilitation describes itself as therapist-founded and therapist-led, with more than 23 years of providing rehabilitation services. It highlights supportive clinical leadership, teamwork, professional development, meaningful patient relationships, clinician recognition, and a patient-first approach. Compensation is described as a competitive PRN hourly rate based on experience.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current Pennsylvania Occupational Therapist license or eligibility for licensure prior to employment.
• Strong clinical evaluation, treatment planning, and patient care skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Commitment to individualized, high-quality occupational therapy services.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in skilled nursing, geriatrics, or post-acute rehabilitation is a plus, but not required.
• Experienced Occupational Therapists and new graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations of activities of daily living, upper-extremity function, coordination, cognition, safety awareness, and functional limitations.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans based on resident needs and functional goals.
• Provide skilled interventions, including ADL retraining, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, functional activities, and adaptive techniques.
• Help residents improve independence with dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and other daily activities.
• Assess and recommend adaptive equipment, assistive devices, and environmental modifications to promote safety and independence.
• Address upper-extremity strength, range of motion, fine motor coordination, and functional activity tolerance.
• Incorporate cognitive strategies, compensatory techniques, and safety training into treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
• Monitor progress, reassess functional outcomes, and modify treatment plans based on clinical findings.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on adaptive strategies, energy conservation, fall prevention, and safe participation in daily activities.
• Collaborate with COTAs, Physical Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, nursing staff, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Direct and supervise COTAs in accordance with applicable Pennsylvania practice requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely evaluations, progress notes, treatment documentation, and discharge summaries in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and discharge recommendations to support safe transitions of care.
• Follow safety protocols, facility policies, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive, patient-centered rehabilitation environment.

Benefits

• Flexible PRN opportunities based on availability and facility coverage needs.
• Supportive clinical leadership.
• Collaborative team environment.
• Professional development and opportunities to build clinical skills and rehabilitation experience.
• Meaningful patient relationships.
• Recognition and appreciation of clinicians’ contributions.
• Competitive PRN hourly compensation based on experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level