Occupational Therapist - Full Time

Jackson Therapy Partners; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

AI career app ProVenture

Career support at no cost to clinician

Travel contracts nationwide

Job summary

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for a full-time role in Elkhart, IN, at a skilled nursing facility. The OT will evaluate patients, design treatment plans, and deliver geriatric-focused interventions to promote healing and independence.

Active Indiana OT licensure is required; BLS may be required. Direct hire, travel contracts, and relocation/sign-on options are available, with AI career tools to help match clinicians to roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Indiana OT license required to start the position.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
• Experience in SNF or long-term care preferred.
• Proficiency with documentation standards for SNF settings, including Medicare/Medicaid documentation practices.
• Ability to perform evaluations, create treatment plans, and implement OT interventions for geriatric/medically complex patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans for patients.
• Implement skilled OT interventions and monitor progress.
• Document outcomes and coordinate care with the healthcare team.

Skills

Evaluation

Treatment planning

Geriatric care

Education

OT degree (Bachelors/Master's/Doctoral)

Tools

Documentation standards

Job description

We’re hiring a licensed Occupational Therapist for a full-time role with a skilled nursing facility in Elkhart, IN. Your skills will support patients on their journey to healing and independence.

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active Indiana Occupational Therapist license required to start the position.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting preferred.
• Proficiency with documentation standards for SNF settings, including Medicare/Medicaid documentation practices.
• Ability to perform evaluations, create treatment plans, and implement skilled OT interventions for geriatric and medically complex patients.
• Options for direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts through nationwide partnerships.
• Access to career support and placement assistance at no cost to the clinician.
• Opportunities for relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses where applicable.
• Use of an AI-enhanced career app to help match clinicians with open roles.

Location Highlights

Elkhart, IN offers access to outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and convenient regional travel. The area features nearby parks and trails for walking and cycling, riverfront areas for boating and fishing, and family-friendly community events. Local museums and performing arts venues provide cultural options. The city is within driving distance of larger metropolitan centers for weekend trips and additional dining options. Commuting options and regional highways provide access to neighboring towns and attractions.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Jackson Therapy Partners offers a variety of career options for occupational therapists including direct hire positions, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts. Thanks to nationwide partnerships with clients from every setting, we help therapy professionals find the right job including competitive compensation, benefits, relocation assistance, and sign-on bonuses - all at no cost to you. Discover your next role using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.