Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN, Acute Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health®; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) for St. Catherine Rehab Center in East Chicago, IN. This PRN position focuses on comprehensive adult and geriatric rehabilitation and requires state licensure and CPR/BLS certification.

You will assess needs, design interventions, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to achieve rehabilitation goals while adapting care to patient progress and physician guidance.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.
• 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 for care of patients as supervised by the OT supervisor or designated staff.
• Assesses patients' needs and initiates appropriate occupational therapy interventions; collaborates with the patient care team.
• Observes and evaluates treatment outcomes; suggests adjustments to the physician when needed.
• Performs patient assessments and reassessments, and completes quality improvement scoring as required.
• Assesses pain and interference with function; initiates appropriate interventions and notifies physician as needed.

Skills

English communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient care focus

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Facility Name: St. Catherine Rehab Center

Schedule: PRN

Your Experience Matters

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.

How You'll Contribute

An Occupational Therapist (OT) who excels in this role:

• 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

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• 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.

What We're Looking For

• 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.