Occupational Therapist PRN

Northwest-Health-Porte; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Northwest-Health-Porte is seeking an Occupational Therapist (PRN) to evaluate patients, plan and administer therapeutic interventions to enhance daily living and work activities. The role requires establishing patient-centered goals, reassessing progress, and thorough documentation.

The position involves collaborating with physicians, nurses, and rehabilitation professionals to optimize outcomes, mentoring students and staff, and ensuring compliant billing and documentation practices.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of clinical OT experience required.
• Experience in hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred.
• Experience with evaluations and treatment plans.
• Licensed OT registered in the state (OTR)

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive OT evaluations and document findings.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Provide therapy interventions and educate patients.
• Regularly reassess progress and update plans.
• Collaborate with care team to improve outcomes.
• Demonstrate competency across patient populations.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized environment.
• Mentor and orient new staff and OT students.
• Ensure accurate billing documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with policies.

Skills

OT principles

Patient evaluation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mentoring staff

Education

OTR license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Occupational Therapist

Position Type: PRN

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' ability to perform daily living and work activities, as prescribed by a referring physician. This role involves establishing patient-centered treatment goals, reassessing progress regularly, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Essential Functions

• Conducts comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to determine patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs and documents findings accurately and thoroughly.
• Develops individualized treatment plans that outline measurable goals and effective interventions, ensuring plans are well-documented and can be executed by other occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants.
• Provides safe and effective treatment interventions, including therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment training, and patient education, with appropriate documentation for each session.
• Regularly reassesses patient progress, updating treatment plans as needed, and communicates changes to the care team and referring physician.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, including physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals, to enhance patient outcomes and ensure a coordinated approach to care.
• Demonstrates competency in administering treatment to a wide range of patient populations, adjusting techniques and interventions to meet age-specific and condition-specific needs.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients and staff, ensuring proper use and maintenance of all therapeutic equipment.
• Provides mentoring and orientation for new staff members and occupational therapy students, fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices.
• Ensures accurate and timely billing documentation that reflects services provided and complies with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist required
• Experience working in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, practices, and evidence-based interventions.
• Proficiency in conducting evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity.
• Ability to mentor and train students or new staff members in occupational therapy practices.
• Commitment to maintaining patient privacy and adhering to all ethical and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.

Licenses and Certifications

• OT - Occupational Therapist - Registered issued by the state regulatory board required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required