Occupational Therapist (Outpatient) - (Part Time)

RHI Rehab; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI) is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide OT services for inpatients and/or outpatients aged 15 and older. Responsibilities include evaluations, evidence-based interventions, equipment recommendations, and modality application under physician or qualified non-physician referrals.

The OT will develop patient-centered treatment plans, ensure medical necessity, document outcomes, and may supervise assistants and students per regulations.

Qualifications

• Must possess an Occupational Therapy Degree from an accredited program.
• Must be registered/certified by National Board for Certification of OTs.
• Occupational Therapist IN state license required.
• Must have current CPR certification in accordance with AHA standards or be able to obtain within 4 weeks of start date.
• 1 year adult neuro rehab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers OT evaluations to inpatients and/or outpatients and determines appropriate treatment programs and/or equipment needs, integrating age specific needs and issues for physical medicine rehabilitation population.
• Develops a patient-centered treatment plan based upon the evaluation, patient goals and age-related issues/needs to optimize treatment and function.
• Accurately completes documentation in compliance with department and regulatory timelines to ensure a complete medical record that supports skilled services and appropriate medical necessity.
• Provides clinical supervision, including but not limited to coordination of care and delegation of duties, to assistants, techs, and students according to state/federal regulations and hospital guidelines.

Education

Occupational Therapy Degree

NBCOT Certification

Indiana State License

CPR Certification (AHA)

1 year adult neuro rehab experience (preferred)

Job description

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI), named Best Rehabilitation Hospital in Indiana in 2025 and 2026, provides quality rehabilitation services to those facing life-changing injuries or illness. We specialize in the areas of brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury and complex medical conditions. RHI is the only Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model System in the state of Indiana and one of only 16 in the U.S. Our campus on the west side of Indianapolis specializes in inpatient and outpatient evidence-based, patient-centered therapy for ages 15 and older. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with a 401k match and tuition reimbursement program.

SUMMARY

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for the provision of Occupational Therapy services for an inpatient and/ or outpatient population from age 15 and older including, but not limited to, evaluations, evidence-based intervention, equipment recommendations and modality application under the referral of a physician or qualified non-physician provider.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Administers OT evaluations to inpatients and/ or outpatients and determines appropriate treatment programs and/or equipment needs, integrating age specific needs and issues for physical medicine rehabilitation population.
• Develops a patient-centered treatment plan based upon the evaluation, patient goals and age-related issues/needs to optimize treatment and function. Responsible for assuring the treatment plan supports medical necessity and incorporates evidence-based treatments and outcome measures. Responsible for ensuring the treatment plan is revised/updated appropriately per policy, communicated to appropriate team members including attendance at team conferences, and reviewed and signed off by referring physician (as appropriate).
• Accurately completes documentation in compliance with department and regulatory timelines to ensure a complete medical record that supports skilled services and appropriate medical necessity. Charges appropriately for services provided and appropriately documents outcome measures.
• Provides clinical supervision, including but not limited to coordination of care and delegation of duties, to assistants, techs, and students according to state/federal regulations and hospital guidelines. Responsible to assure that patient care interventions provided by assistants and students are appropriate for the patient's plan of care.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must possess an Occupational Therapy Degree from an accredited program.
• Must be registered/certified by National Board for Certification of OTs
• Occupational Therapist IN state license required.
• Must have current CPR certification in accordance with AHA standards or be able to obtain within 4 weeks of start date
• 1 year adult neuro rehab experience preferred

POSITION WORK SCHEDULE

Part Time

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.