Occupational Therapist (Inpatient) - PRN

RHI Rehab; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana is seeking an Occupational Therapist (Inpatient) - PRN to provide quality rehabilitation services. This role involves administering evaluations, developing treatment plans, and ensuring compliance with medical necessity. The ideal candidate will have an accredited Occupational Therapy degree, state license, and experience in adult rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Must possess an Occupational Therapy Degree from an accredited program.
• Registered/certified by National Board for Certification of OTs.
• Occupational Therapist IN state license required.

Responsibilities

• Administers OT evaluations to inpatients and/or outpatients.
• Develops patient-centered treatment plans.
• Completes documentation in compliance with regulatory timelines.

Skills

Patient-centered treatment planning

Clinical supervision

Evidence-based treatments

Education

Occupational Therapy Degree from an accredited program

Registered/certified by National Board for Certification of OTs

Occupational Therapist IN state license

Current CPR certification

Job description

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI), named Best Rehabilitation Hospital in Indiana in 2022 and 2023, provides quality rehabilitation services to those facing life-changing injuries or illness. We specialize in the areas of brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, and complex medical conditions.

SUMMARY

The Occupational Therapist (Inpatient) - PRN is responsible for the provision of Occupational Therapy services for an inpatient and/or outpatient population from age 15 and older, including, but not limited to, evaluations, evidence-based intervention, equipment recommendations, and modality application under the referral of a physician or qualified non-physician provider.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Administers OT evaluations to inpatients and/or outpatients and determines appropriate treatment programs and/or equipment needs, integrating age specific needs and issues for physical medicine rehabilitation population.
• Develops a patient-centered treatment plan based upon the evaluation, patient goals, and age-related issues/needs to optimize treatment and function.
• Responsible for assuring the treatment plan supports medical necessity and incorporates evidence-based treatments and outcome measures.
• Accurately completes documentation in compliance with department and regulatory timelines to ensure a complete medical record that supports skilled services and appropriate medical necessity.
• Provides clinical supervision, including but not limited to coordination of care and delegation of duties, to assistants, techs, and students according to state/federal regulations and hospital guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must possess an Occupational Therapy Degree from an accredited program.
• Must be registered/certified by National Board for Certification of OTs
• Occupational Therapist IN state license required.
• Must have current CPR certification in accordance with AHA standards or be able to obtain within 4 weeks of start date.
• 1-year experience with adult physical rehabilitation preferred

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.