Occupational Therapist

Ernest Health; Mishawaka (IN); In loco; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health plan PPO/HDHP

HSA options

Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Student loan relief

Descrizione del lavoro

Ernest Health’s Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana in Mishawaka, IN (South Bend area) is seeking a full‑time Occupational Therapist to join a cutting‑edge inpatient rehabilitation team. Work with physicians, therapists, and nurses to restore mobility, communication, and activities of daily living after serious injuries or illnesses.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, licensure support, and competitive compensation in a state‑of‑the‑art facility dedicated to high‑quality patient

Competenze

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist
• Current CPR certification
• Graduate Degree from an accredited OT program
• Knowledge of rehabilitation hospital operations and patient care processes

Mansioni

• Evaluate patients to improve motor functions and daily living skills
• Identify adaptive equipment and assistive devices as needed
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver individualized therapy plans

Conoscenze

CPR Certification

Formazione

Graduate OT degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Occupational Therapist - Full Time - Mishawaka, Indiana (South Bend area)

Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana in Mishawaka, Indiana (South Bend area) is a cutting-edge inpatient rehabilitation facility focused on helping patients reclaim their lives after serious injuries or illnesses. We provide intensive rehab care for stroke survivors, individuals with brain or spinal cord injuries, multiple trauma, and other debilitating conditions. Our hospital’s expert team – including board-certified rehabilitation physicians (physiatrists), therapists, and nurses – work together to deliver personalized therapy programs aimed at restoring mobility, communication, and daily living skills. With a state-of-the-art therapy gym and a compassionate approach to care, we offer an ideal setting for healing and improvement. Fully accredited and consistently praised for our patient outcomes, Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana proudly serves patients across the region with high-quality, individualized rehabilitative care.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Benefits

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible and Health Saving account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability
• Competitive compensation
• As part of our commitment to supporting your financial wellness, full-time therapists are eligible to receive a monthly student loan relief contribution payment to help reduce outstanding student loan debt.

Wellness & Work Life balance

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives.
• Earned Time Off - Start accruing vacation time on start date.

Professional Growth

• Clinical Career Ladder Bonus Program
• Therapy Preceptor Bonus Program

What you bring

• A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.
• Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.
• Current State Occupational Therapist License.
• Current CPR

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist required
• Basic Life Support/CPR card required
• One year of experience in the care of patients in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. These patients may have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling. May also assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.