Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana in Mishawaka, Indiana, part of the Ernest Health network, seeks an Occupational Therapist for per diem coverage. The role supports inpatient rehabilitation for patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal injuries, and other serious conditions.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to restore mobility and daily living skills. Ideal candidates will hold an active OT license in Indiana, maintain CPR/BLS certification, and have about a year of

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist is required.
• CPR/BLS certification is required.
• One year of experience in rehabilitation hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities.
• Teach patients to perform daily living tasks and select adaptive devices.
• Ensure care aligns with hospital mission and guiding principles.

Skills

OT License

CPR/BLS

Rehabilitation experience

Job description

Overview

Occupational Therapist - Per Diem- Mishawaka, Indiana (South Bend area)

Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana in Mishawaka, Indiana (South Bend area) is a cutting-edge inpatient rehabilitation facility focused on helping patients reclaim their lives after serious injuries or illnesses. We provide intensive rehab care for stroke survivors, individuals with brain or spinal cord injuries, multiple trauma, and other debilitating conditions. Our hospital’s expert team – including board-certified rehabilitation physicians (physiatrists), therapists, and nurses – work together to deliver personalized therapy programs aimed at restoring mobility, communication, and daily living skills. With a state-of-the-art therapy gym and a compassionate approach to care, we offer an ideal setting for healing and improvement. Fully accredited and consistently praised for our patient outcomes, Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana proudly serves patients across the region with high‑quality, individualized rehabilitative care.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist required
• Basic Life Support/CPR card required
• One year of experience in the care of patients in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. These patients may have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling. May also assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.