Occupational Therapist (OT) - PRN

Select Medical Rehabilitation; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with brain, spinal cord, and orthopedic injuries, and to help them return to community activities. The role offers per diem weekday and weekend coverage with a $55.00 hourly wage and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities include developing individualized treatment plans, directing therapy services, and educating patients and families.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction.
• Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline‑specific therapy services for those assigned patients.
• Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities.
• Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self.
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline‑specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

Skills

State licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Hospital Name: Select Medical Rehabilitation Hospital at Lutheran Hospital

Joint venture/Partnership/Affiliation with Select Medical

Position: Occupational Therapist

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Schedule: Per Diem, Weekday and Weekend coverage needed

Compensation: $55.00 per hour

Sign On Bonus: $5,000

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.


• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities


• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.


• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care


• Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction.


• Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline‑specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities.


• Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self.


• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline‑specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.


• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.

*Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and are to be completed before an employee's first day of work.*