Occupational Therapist

Indiana Fitness Works; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Fitness Works in Avon, Indiana seeks a licensed Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) to evaluate and treat patients in a home health care setting. The role requires Indiana licensure and CPR certification, with full-time employment and benefits available.

Responsibilities include rapid assessment within 24 hours of referral, developing patient-specific plans, supervising COTA, coordinating with physicians, and maintaining accurate treatment records.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Evidence of ongoing education; AOTA membership encouraged.
• Licensed in Indiana to practice OT.
• May supervise/training personnel such as COTA.
• CPR certified or willing to obtain certification.
• Experience in home health or health care setting recommended but not required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient within 24 hours of referral.
• Recommend programs patient-specific to diagnosis and age.
• Plan, administer and supervise the COTA in the treatment plan.
• Communicate with referring physician and rehabilitation team.
• Maintain an accurate daily record of treatments.
• PRN.

Skills

Licensed OT

CPR Certification

AOTA member encouraged

Education

Accredited OT program

Job description

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