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Occupational Therapist - PRN

Sanford Health · Weston, WI · $35.50–$52.00 an hour · Part time

Posted Mar 26, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you changed a treatment plan because it wasn't working.

What they are checking: Whether they reassess and adjust instead of sticking with a failing plan.

Tell me about a time you worked with a patient who had both physical and behavioral challenges.

What they are checking: Whether they can handle complex cases with more than one type of impairment.

What would you do

As a PRN therapist, you could be covering different settings with different patient types. How do you get ready to step into an unfamiliar caseload?

What they are checking: Whether they review charts, ask the right questions and adapt quickly as a fill-in therapist.

A patient refuses therapy and says it's pointless. How do you handle that session?

What they are checking: Whether they find out what matters to the patient and connect therapy to those goals.

About the work

Walk me through how you evaluate a patient's ability to manage daily tasks like dressing and bathing.

What they are checking: Whether they use a structured evaluation of physical, cognitive and safety factors.

How do you set realistic therapy goals for a patient with a cognitive impairment?

What they are checking: Whether they set goals that match the patient's abilities and involve caregivers.

How do you teach a family member to help a patient safely at home?

What they are checking: Whether they give clear, practical education that improves outcomes after therapy ends.

The posting mentions age-related care. How would your approach differ between a child and an older adult?

What they are checking: Whether they can adjust assessments and treatments across the lifespan.

How do you document an evaluation so another therapist could pick up the case?

What they are checking: Whether their notes are clear and complete enough to support continuity of care.

How do you decide what adaptive equipment to recommend for a patient?

What they are checking: Whether they match equipment to the patient's needs, home and ability to use it.

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The full job description

As published by Sanford Health.

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Work Shift: Varies (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Salary Range: $35.50 - $52.00 Union Position: No Department Details Summary Assesses clients/patients/residents and designs occupational therapy treatments. Help clients/patients/residents to develop, maintain and recover their ability to perform tasks in client’s/patient’s/resident's occupations of life. Job Description The therapist conducts evaluations and provides interventions for clients/patients/residents who have functional, cognitive or behavioral impairments. Occupational Therapist evaluate physical, cognitive, developmental and psychosocial abilities of clients/patients/residents; developing realistic therapy goals and administering appropriate occupational therapy programs. Documents client's/patient's/resident's information for evaluation; establishes therapeutic plans and modifies them if necessary. Provides clients/patients/residents education designed to enhance understanding and improve functional outcomes. Knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations relating to the needs of clients/patients/residents. Demonstrate and incorporate knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents. May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders. Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements. Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients/patients/residents. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization. Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments. Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health. Will be interacting with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to: providers, case managers, family members, third party payers, public organizations, etc. May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide patient/resident care, treatment, or other services. Will be expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership. Performs other related duties as requested by manager. Dependent on facility and location, work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care, and home health care environments. Qualifications Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure. Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Occupational Therapist. When working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred for GSS Facilities): Must also be certified through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). When applicable, may require valid driver's license. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment. In the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota, new graduates in the process of testing with the board, will be considered with the possession of a temporary license. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

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