Occupational Therapist - Methodist

Indiana University Health System; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide direct OT services to patients, helping them regain physical or mental function using sensorimotor, educational, and recreational activities.

You will supervise OT assistants and related staff while participating in department operations and care coordination to support patient outcomes. A Master's in OT is required, with Indiana license and BLS certification expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in OT required.
• NBCOT certification preferred.
• Requires Indiana license.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services for physical and psychological dysfunctions.
• Supervise OT assistants and support personnel.
• Participate in related activities in support of patient care and department operations.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview:

IU Health is looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Provides occupational therapy services for the treatment of physical and psychological dysfunctions. Provides direct patient care using a variety of sensorimotor, functional, educational, recreational, and social activities designed to help patients regain physical or mental functioning. Appropriately supervises occupational therapy assistants, support personnel and students. Willingly participates in related activities in support of patient care, education and department operations.

• Requires a Master's Degree from an accredited academic program in occupational therapy; or, if foreign trained, graduation from an occupational therapy education program outside the US with educationally equivalent coursework accepted by Indiana PLA.
• Current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is preferred.
• Requires current license in the State of Indiana.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.

• Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

As the most comprehensive medical system in Indiana, IU Health offers many different career opportunities as you grow professionally. IU Health also offers a substantialbenefits package, PTO Program, 401k match, and several other programs to meet your needs. These are just a few reasons why applying for your career with IU Health is a good choice.