Occupational Therapist

Indiana University Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health Fort Wayne Hospital is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our inpatient care teams.

You will evaluate patients, develop plans, educate families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve daily living activities and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Indiana license to practice occupational therapy.
• NBCOT certification preferred.
• BLS certification required; ALS may be required per unit/department policies.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled occupational therapy to patients across the lifespan to address daily activities and independence.
• Evaluates performance and develops individualized plans of care addressing physical, cognitive, psychosocial, sensory, and environmental factors.
• Implements evidence-based interventions to improve daily activities, mobility, self-care, and meaningful occupations.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team; supports safe transitions of care and discharge planning.
• Supervises OT assistants, students, and support personnel per state regulations and policy.
• Participates in quality improvement, education, safety, and department operations.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Patient-centered approach

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

IU Health is looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

This position has an expected start date of March 1, 2027.

Location: Fort Wayne Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN.

Shift: Full Time M-F with rotating weekend coverage; Positions will support inpatient only - intensive care units, progressive care units, and medical-surgical patients.

Requirements:

• Requires a master’s degree from an accredited academic program in occupational therapy; or, if foreign trained, graduation from an occupational therapy education program outside the US with educationally equivalent coursework accepted by Indiana PLA.
• Current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is preferred.
• Requires current license in the State of Indiana.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Provides skilled occupational therapy services to patients across the lifespan whose illness, injury, or condition impacts participation in daily activities and functional independence. Evaluates occupational performance and develops individualized plans of care that address physical, cognitive, psychosocial, sensory, and environmental factors affecting function. Implements evidence-based interventions to improve participation in daily activities, functional mobility, self-care, and other meaningful occupations. Collaborates with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team, and supports safe transitions of care to optimize outcomes and quality of life. Supervises occupational therapy assistants, students, and support personnel in accordance with state regulations and organizational policy. Participates in activities that support patient care, quality improvement, education, safety, and department operations while advancing IU Health's mission, vision, and values.

Connect to Promise

- Demonstrates IU Health’s mission, vision, and values through daily actions and decisions. Supports the vision of improving the health of all Hoosiers by delivering compassionate, high-quality, patient-centered care while embracing purpose, excellence, compassion, and teamwork.

Clinical Practice

- Performs occupational therapy evaluations, assessments, treatment planning, treatment interventions, reassessments, and re-evaluations in accordance with the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework. Provides direct patient care to address functional limitations affecting participation in daily activities and occupational performance. Develops individualized plans of care with measurable goals, collaborates with patients, caregivers, and the healthcare team, and identifies discharge planning needs. Completes accurate and timely documentation, coding, and charge capture in compliance with department, regulatory, and payer requirements. Initiates referrals when patient needs fall outside the scope of occupational therapy practice.

Ethical Practice

Maintains patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance while demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and ethical decision-making. Builds trust and treats others with respect.

Training/Patient Education

Provides education to patients and families based on individual needs and evaluates understanding and effectiveness. Supports the development of others through mentorship, precepting, and participation in educational and professional development activities.

Safety Awareness

Uses equipment appropriately and follows established safety practices to maintain a safe environment for patients, coworkers, and visitors.

Relationship Building and Customer Care

Builds positive relationships with patients, caregivers, colleagues, and community partners. Demonstrates excellent customer service through respect, responsiveness, and a commitment to meeting customer needs. Represents IU Health and Rehabilitation Services in a professional manner.

Oral/Written Communication

Communicates clearly, professionally, and effectively in verbal and written formats. Actively listens, shares information appropriately, and follows instructions to support quality patient care and team collaboration.

Collaboration

Works collaboratively with team members and leaders to achieve patient care and organizational goals. Shares knowledge, supports best practices, and utilizes resources efficiently to promote effective and high-quality services.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine - one of the nation’s largest medical schools - gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training - advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.