Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab

Lutheran Health Network; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Health Network is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan and administer therapeutic interventions for patients to enhance daily living and work activities. The role emphasizes goal setting, regular progress reassessment, and thorough documentation, with mentorship for students and staff.

The position requires collaboration with physicians, nurses, and rehabilitation professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes while maintaining compliance with billing and regulatory

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of OT principles and evidence-based interventions.
• Proficient in evaluating patients and developing individualized treatment plans.
• Able to communicate effectively with patients, families, and the care team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Experience mentoring students or new staff in therapy practices.
• Commitment to patient privacy and regulatory standards.
• Proficient in EMR documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OT evaluations and document findings across diverse patients.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Provide safe, effective treatments with session documentation.
• Reassess progress and update plans as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team to improve outcomes.
• Mentor new staff and OT students.
• Ensure accurate billing documentation reflecting provided services.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized environment.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with policies.

Skills

OT principles

Evaluation proficiency

Communication skills

Organization & time mgmt

Mentoring trainees

Patient privacy compliance

EMR documentation

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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