Occupational Therapist, (OT)

Lifepoint Health®; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym memberships

Virtual care appointments

Mental health services

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) in East Chicago, Indiana, dedicated to enhancing patient care and community health. As an OT, you'll assess patient needs, perform therapy interventions, and provide supervision to assistants. Required qualifications include a valid OT license and effective communication skills. Join a team focused on well-being and professional development, with competitive pay rates and supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Occupational Therapist license in the state of Indiana.
• Experience in occupational therapy is preferred but not mandatory.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for patient care and orient staff and students as needed.
• Assess patients' needs and initiate appropriate occupational therapy interventions.
• Evaluate treatment effects and recommend changes to the physician if needed.
• Perform assessments and timely quality improvement scoring.
• Manage patient pain and make necessary physician contacts.

Skills

Effective communication skills in English

Ability to assess patient needs

Pain management interventions

Education

Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist

Previous experience in occupational therapy

Current CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT)

At Lifepoint Rehabilitation, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. You are not just an employee, but a person. As an Occupational Therapist joining our team, you are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us in this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of patients being treated by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians, and occupational therapy students. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual as qualified.
• Assesses patients’ needs; identifies and initiates appropriate occupational therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel to maintain standards for professional occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Observes and evaluates treatment effect and accomplishment of short‑ and long‑term goals. Recommends changes to the physician, if needed.
• Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function and participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.

What we offer

• Employee well‑being: mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional development: ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Superior quality patient outcomes.
• Supportive leadership and culture.

Qualifications and requirements

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.
• Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred but not required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English; additional languages preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.