Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN

PACS

5 days ago

Santa Cruz, CaliforniaStarting at $50Per Diem / PRNOccupational Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join PACS as a Occupational Therapist – PRN, $50/hr in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for residents with physical, cognitive, and psychosocial impairments.

Provide direct therapeutic interventions to improve ADLs, functional mobility, strength, and overall independence.

Document evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries in accordance with regulatory and facility standards.

Collaborate with nursing, therapy staff, and physicians to ensure coordinated, resident‑centered care.

Requirements

Current Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) license in the state of California.

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.

Skilled nursing facility (SNF) experience preferred but not required—new grads are welcome to apply.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $50/hr

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join PACS as a Occupational Therapist – PRN, $50/hr.

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyPatient-Centered CareTherapeutic InterventionsDocumentationCollaborationEducationEvaluationTreatment PlanningInterdisciplinary TeamworkCommunicationFunctional IndependenceADLsMobilityStrengthComplianceCare Conferences

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN at PACS a 5.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at PACS is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $50000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Santa Cruz, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($50k–$50k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Patient-Centered Care, Therapeutic Interventions, Documentation, Collaboration, Education, Evaluation, Treatment Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing therapy programs to help residents regain functional independence. This role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Retirement Plan Options, Continuing Education Support, Employee Wellness Programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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