Occupational Therapist (OT)
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Job Description
Occupational Therapist (OT) – PRN
Ascend Home Health & Hospice
About the Role
Ascend Home Health & Hospice is seeking a compassionate and skilled PRN Occupational Therapist to join our team. In this role, you'll help patients maintain or improve their independence, safety, and quality of life in the comfort of their own homes. You'll work closely with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to provide personalized, patient-centered care.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients' functional abilities and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide occupational therapy services to improve daily living skills, mobility, safety, and independence.
- Recommend adaptive equipment and home modifications as needed.
- Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety strategies, and techniques to support daily activities.
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
- Follow individualized plans of care and communicate changes in patient status to the care team.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Current state OT license in good standing.
- Previous home health or hospice experience preferred.
- Strong communication, organization, and clinical assessment skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
- Current CPR certification or ability to obtain it, as required.
Why Join Ascend?
At Ascend, we believe in Serving, Lifting, and Uniting to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Join a supportive team that values compassionate care, collaboration, and helping people live as fully and independently as possible.
Position Details
- Employment Type: PRN
- Service Area: Pocatello
- Setting: Home Health & Hospice
- Benefits: Benefits eligibility varies by employment status and position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Idaho is 95.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.2% of Idaho clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 42% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $110k (middle half $100k–$112k)24 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Idaho index 95.5 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Idaho | 50 active | 9,409 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 42% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Occupational Therapist listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 9% offer loan repayment10,425 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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