Occupational Therapist

Indiana Fitness Works; Alexandria (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A wellness company in Indiana is looking for a licensed Registered Occupational Therapist to provide patient evaluations and craft treatment plans. Responsibilities include assessing patients within 24 hours of referral, recommending diagnosis-specific programs, and supervising COTAs during treatment. Must be licensed in Indiana, with training in CPR preferred. Full-time employees may be eligible for benefits. Candidates must also be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an exemption.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the State of Indiana to practice OT.
• Experience in a health care setting recommended.
• Willingness to supervise/training personnel such as COTA.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients within 24 hours of written referral.
• Recommend programs specific to diagnosis for patients.
• Plan, administer and supervise the COTA in treatment plans.
• Communicate with referring physician regarding treatment.
• Maintain accurate daily record of treatments given.

Skills

Interest in continued education

CPR Certified

Experience in home health

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy college

Job description

We are seeking a licensed Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) to work in Alexandria, Indiana.

Requirements for a Registered Occupational Therapist:

• Be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy college
• Display evidence of interest in continued education within the profession and is encouraged to be a member of the American Occupational Therapy Organization (AOTA)
• Must be licensed in the State of Indiana to practice OT
• May be responsible for supervising/training personnel such as COTA
• CPR Certified or willing to obtain certification
• Previous experience in home health or in a health care setting is recommended but not required

Responsibilities for a Registered Occupational Therapist:

• Follow receipt of a doctor's referral, the therapist is responsible for evaluating the patient within 24 hours of written referral
• Recommend programs will be patient specific to diagnosis according to the type/age of patient under program
• After evaluating the patient, the therapist is responsible for planning, administering and supervising the COTA in an appropriate treatment plan
• Will communicate with the referring physician and member of the rehabilitation team regarding the patient's total treatment program
• Will maintain an accurate daily record of treatments given to patients
• PRN.

* Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or have a Medical or Religious Exemption to be employed by Indiana Fitness Works. *FULL TIME employees may be eligible for benefits. Waiting period will apply.