Occupational Therapist

Community Health Systems, Inc.; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Health Coverage

401(k) Matching

Student Loan Support

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapist for outpatient and acute care at Northwest Health LaPorte in Indiana. This full-time, day-shift role offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance, plus comprehensive benefits and tuition support.

You will evaluate and treat patients across ages, develop individualized plans, document thoroughly, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve functional outcomes. A valid OT license and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of clinical occupational therapy experience required.
• Hospital or rehabilitation facility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to determine physical, cognitive, and emotional needs and document findings thoroughly.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Provide therapeutic interventions and patient education with accurate session documentation.
• Regularly reassess progress and update plans; communicate changes to care team.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and rehab staff to optimize outcomes.
• Mentor students and new staff while adhering to best practices and privacy standards.
• Ensure accurate billing documentation and compliance with standards.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Mentoring

Education

OT License

BLS Certification

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Outpatient and Acute Care

$15K SIGN ON BONUS

Position Type: Full Time - Day Shift

Location: Northwest Health LaPorte

Benefits:

• $15,000 Sign-on Bonus
• $10,000 Relocation
• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• Future Security: 401(k) with matching
• Student Loan Support – Up to $10,000 repayment assistance, because we invest in your future.
• Educational Tuition Assistance
• Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
• Paid Time Off

Job Summary
The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' ability to perform daily living and work activities in children and adults, as prescribed by a referring physician. This role involves establishing patient-centered treatment goals, reassessing progress regularly, and maintaining thorough documentation.
Essential Functions

• Conducts comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to determine patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs and documents findings accurately and thoroughly across diverse patient populations.
• Develops individualized treatment plans that outline measurable goals and effective interventions, ensuring plans are well-documented and can be executed by other occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants.
• Provides safe and effective treatment interventions, including therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment training, and patient education, with appropriate documentation for each session.
• Regularly reassesses patient progress, updating treatment plans as needed, and communicates changes to the care team and referring physician.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, including physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals, to enhance patient outcomes and ensure a coordinated approach to care.
• Demonstrates competency in administering treatment to a wide range of patient populations, adjusting techniques and interventions to meet age-specific and condition-specific needs.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients and staff, ensuring proper use and maintenance of all therapeutic equipment.
• Provides mentoring and orientation for new staff members and occupational therapy students, fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices.
• Ensures accurate and timely billing documentation that reflects services provided and complies with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist required
• Experience working in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, practices, and evidence-based interventions.
• Proficiency in conducting evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity.
• Ability to mentor and train students or new staff members in occupational therapy practices.
• Commitment to maintaining patient privacy and adhering to all ethical and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.

Licenses and Certifications

• OT - Occupational Therapist – Registered license in the state of employment required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required