Occupational Therapist PRN- Orchard Park

Occupational Therapist Top 10% in Occupational TherapyPer Diem

Listed compensation

$95,680 - $114,400/year

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN
  • Cascades at Orchard Park | Orem UT
  • Wage Range | PRN | Flexible Schedule | Therapist-Owned Company
  • Independence Rehab is hiring a PRN Occupational Therapist to join our team at Orchard Park in Orem.

Whether you're a new grad or experienced OT looking for a PRN gig with clinical autonomy, this is a great place to grow and stay long-term.

We need help with evaluations for 2-3 days per week, 2-4 hours per shift.

If you're looking for a SNF role with stability, strong support, and protection from unrealistic facility pressure, this is a great fit. Independence Rehab is a small, therapist-owned company that manages therapy operations independently - meaning we advocate for our clinicians and value strong clinical judgment.

  • What Makes Independence Rehab Different
  • Low DOR / management turnover (stable leadership)
  • Strong corporate involvement + personalized support
  • Therapist-owned = real clinical understanding
  • Your clinical judgment is respected (autonomy matters here)
  • Flexible productivity expectations (realistic and sustainable)
  • Flexible working hours - family-oriented and balance-focused
  • Protection from facility pressure - we advocate for our therapists
  • Highly rated therapy company with strong outcomes and reputation
  • We run our own operations separate from the nursing side of the facility
  • Training + Onboarding
  • We don't believe in the "sink or swim" approach.

New therapists receive

  • Strong integration and onboarding
  • 1:1 training for documentation and evaluations
  • Customized clinical training based on your experience
  • Ongoing mentorship and competency support when needed

What You'll Do

  • As the OT, you'll treat a geriatric population across SNF/Transitional Care Unit, including:
  • Functional ADL retraining and adaptive strategies
  • Transfer training (all levels)
  • Fall prevention and safety training
  • Treatment of clinically complex patients
  • Discharge planning and care coordination
  • Supervision of a COTA (as needed)
  • Collaboration with nursing, PT, ST, and facility staff

Requirements

  • Current Utah OT license in good standing
  • Degree from an accredited OT program
  • Organized, self-starter who enjoys the geriatric population
  • Ability to supervise a COTA
  • SNF experience preferred - but not required.
  • If you're caring, motivated, and licensed, we'll support your growth

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will treat geriatric patients in a skilled nursing facility, focusing on functional ADL retraining, transfer training, and fall prevention. They will also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and supervise COTA staff as needed.

Key Skills

Occupational therapyGeriatric careCOTA supervisionClinical documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist PRN- Orchard Park at Independence Rehab a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,045 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 55% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Utah is 98.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
27%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

7.9/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 10% in Occupational Therapy

Living in Orem

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$471k
Typical market rent
$1,517/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Independence Rehab

Hospitals and Health Care
Provo, Utah
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Therapist-owned company
Clinical autonomy
Strong support
Low DOR/management turnover
Flexible productivity expectations
Family-oriented and balance-focused
Protection from facility pressure