PRN Occupational Therapist
About The Position
Home of the Innocents is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to work at the Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center, a specialized pediatric skilled nursing facility serving medically complex children and young adults. The Occupational Therapist provides evaluations and evidence-based treatments, documents services and progress, supervises COTAs, and collaborates with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to support functional outcomes. The position is on-site and scheduled as needed, with flexible scheduling based on resident and staffing needs, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. The role is part of a trauma-informed, mission-driven organization focused on enriching lives with hope, health, and happiness. Home of the Innocents is expanding its programs and campus, including a new wing at the Complex Care Center that will double its capacity to serve medically complex individuals.
Requirements
- Master's or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy, or 10 years of experience in the field of Occupational Therapy.
- Board-certified Occupational Therapist with an unencumbered Kentucky OT license.
- National Child Passenger Safety Certification, or ability to obtain it within the first year of employment.
- Current CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; the employer will provide it if not current.
- Strong interpersonal and motivational skills to build trauma-informed relationships.
- Proficiency with EHR documentation and clinical communication workflows.
- Strong analytical, clinical assessment, and critical-thinking skills.
- Effective time management, prioritization, and teamwork in a fast-paced, 24/7 care environment.
Nice To Haves
- At least 6 months of experience working with pediatric or young adult populations with developmental and intellectual disabilities and/or complex medical needs.
- Experience in long-term care or complex care settings.
- Experience with aquatic therapy, upper extremity orthotics, assistive technology, and sensory processing treatment modalities.
Responsibilities
- Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy interventions, including fine motor skill development, sensory processing, upper extremity range of motion, ADL training and retraining, aquatic therapy, assistive technology, and orthotics or splinting.
- Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations at admission, after significant changes in condition, upon return from hospitalization, and annually.
- Document occupational therapy services in the EMR, including progress notes, certifications, recertifications, MDS assessments, care plan contributions, and discharge summaries.
- Conduct Resident Transportation Assessments, establish resident-specific transportation plans, and train caregivers and guardians on transportation safety.
- Clinically supervise COTAs in accordance with licensure requirements and support them in achieving resident-centered goals.
- Collaborate with Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Nursing, and the broader interdisciplinary team to optimize functional outcomes.
- Communicate effectively with legal guardians regarding resident progress and treatment plans.
Benefits
- Competitive PRN hourly rate.
- Flexible scheduling to work around existing commitments.
- 401(k) available for eligible team members.
- Training and certification opportunities.
- Mission-driven, trauma-informed work environment.
