Occupational Therapist

Indiana Fitness Works; Gas City (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in Gas City, Indiana seeks a licensed Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) for a full-time position. The OTR will be responsible for evaluating patients post-referral, planning personalized treatment programs, and supervising staff. Candidates must be licensed in Indiana and CPR certified or willing to obtain certification. This role may require communication with healthcare teams and maintaining records of patient treatments. A vaccination against Covid-19 is mandatory unless exempted.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the State of Indiana to practice Occupational Therapy.
• CPR Certified or willing to obtain certification.
• Previous experience in home health or health care setting is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients within 24 hours of written referral.
• Plan, administer, and supervise COTA in treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate daily records of treatments given.

Skills

Licensure in Indiana

CPR Certification

Interest in continued education

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy college

Job description

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

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.