Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN

Lifepoint Health®; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive pay rates

Supportive leadership and culture

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in East Chicago seeks an Occupational Therapist to deliver exceptional care, assess patient needs, and develop treatment plans. You will be responsible for supervising support staff and evaluating patient progress in a collaborative environment. Candidates must hold current OT licensure and demonstrate strong communication skills. The role offers competitive pay rates and a commitment to professional development, contributing to a healthy workplace culture that prioritizes employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 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 with additional languages preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of patients being treated.
• Assesses patients' needs and initiates occupational therapy interventions.
• Observes and evaluates treatment effectiveness.
• Performs assessments and reassessments on each patient.
• Assesses patient pain and makes appropriate interventions.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Current CPR/BLS certification

Education

Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist

Job description

Overview

St. Catherine Rehab Center. Job Type: PRN | one Saturday a month minimum

About Lifepoint Rehabilitation

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

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility and accountability as indicated for the care of those 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 to do so.


• Assesses patients\' needs; identifies and initiates appropriate occupational therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.


• Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short- and long-term goals. Recommends change to 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 of 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 with 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.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.