Occupational Therapist (Part-Time) - Northwest Indiana

Athletico; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AI Documentation

CEU allowance

MedBridge access

Athletico University

Mentorship programs

Leadership programs

Residency reimbursement

Job summary

Athletico in the United States seeks an Occupational Therapist to help patients improve daily living and work skills, including upper extremity care, orthosis fabrication, and rehabilitation across complex conditions. You’ll assess, plan, and document progress while ensuring HIPAA compliance.

You’ll work with a supportive team across 900+ locations, access AI documentation tools, CEU allowances, mentorship and leadership programs, and residency reimbursement to advance your expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Masters or Doctorate Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
• Current Professional licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Meet licensure requirements for practicing in relevant states.
• 2 years Hand Therapy experience required.
• Current CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop a treatment plan to promote movement, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability.
• Perform initial evaluation, interpret prescriptions, and set functional goals.
• Fabricate and train custom orthoses for patients.
• Communicate with physicians/case managers in writing and timely updates.
• Determine discharge plan and schedule follow-ups.
• Supervise clinic staff with patient care and admin tasks.
• Document treatments in patient charts and maintain HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Energetic

Team player

Compassion toward patients

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

About Us

At Athletico, we believe in the power of support – because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapy isn’t just about recovery; it’s about transformation. Our team thrives on providing life‑changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own.

Position Overview

Our mission is simple yet powerful: Extraordinary people improving lives.

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist helps patients improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily lives and working environments. The OT will be able to treat complex upper extremity diagnoses including tendon repairs, fractures, and wound care, along with performing custom orthosis fabrication. The OT will assist patients to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills with the goal of guiding clients to resume independent, productive, and satisfying lives. The OT must also assess and record patient activities and progress while maintaining accurate records for evaluating patients, billing, and reporting to physicians.

Benefits – Full‑Time Position

• New for 2026! Athletico clinicians are supported by Generative AI Documentation Scribe – purpose‑built AI technology that automatically generates compliant clinical documentation in real time, so you can stay fully present with your patients and deliver the meaningful, undivided care they deserve.
• Yearly Continuing Education Allowance, access to MedBridge and Athletico University, and an additional 5 days of PTO dedicated towards your Continuing Education.
• Strategic Mentorship programs.
• Leadership programs.
• Incentives based on quality care and patient outcomes rather than visits per week.
• 900 plus locations in 25 states (top notch care since 1991).
• Residency Programs and more (Athletico will reimburse 100% of curriculum costs!).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide patient care by developing a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability.
• Interpret prescriptions, perform an initial evaluation, and establish a treatment plan with functional goals updating them throughout the continuum of care.
• Perform custom orthosis fabrication and training to patient.
• Periodic and timely written communication to physicians and/or case managers.
• Determine appropriate discharge management and patient follow‑up.
• Monitor clinic support staff with patient care and administrative assistance.
• Responsible for documenting all treatment in patient charts and completing all written communications in a timely manner.
• Maintain compliance with all HIPAA, PHI and OSHA rules and regulations.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform additional duties as required.
• Responsible for continuing to establish and develop professional relationships with Athletico’s valued referral sources.
• Promote health and wellness in the professional and community organizations.
• Accompany patients to their physician visits.
• Shadowing physicians in clinic and/or surgery.

Benefits – Part‑Time Position

• Commuter: Pre‑Tax Transit & Parking.
• Retirement 401(k) (for 21+) w/ Per‑Pay Company Match.
• SoFi Financial Wellness Tools & Loan Resources.
• KinderCare Discount.
• HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts.
• Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee Discount Program.
• Learn more by checking out our 2026 Athletico's Benefits Summary.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s, Masters or Doctorate Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
• Current Professional licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Meet licensure requirement for the state(s) in which they practice.
• 2 years of Hand Therapy Experience required.
• Current CPR Certification.

Essential Qualifications

• Energetic and a team player.
• Able to demonstrate compassion toward patients.
• Service oriented.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.

Physical Demands

• Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• Possess the ability to fulfill any office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer based work, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.).
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hand and arms.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20‑25 pounds.
• Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding).
• Travel may be required to existing or new Athletico locations or corporate onsite meetings.

Work Environment

• Internal office.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

Athletico provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time. Additional pay such as incentive, GAP, overtime, and stipends are subject to the rules of each program and may not be available in all locations.

Minimum Salary/Wage

USD $74,000.00 per year.

Maximum Salary/Wage

USD $100,000.00 per year.