Occupational Therapist - Rehab & Patient Care Leader

Carle Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 112,963,000 - 194,242,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, serving as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and active OT license, with BLS completion within 30 days. The OT will design and adjust care plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the medical team to ensure optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• BLS Certification within 30 days as required by the employer.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in good standing across applicable licensing body.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor.
• Assesses safe and effective body mechanics to minimize risk to staff and patients.
• Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes and discharge plan.
• Adjusts care based on patient response and evidence.
• Educates patients and families using effective teaching methods.
• Documents evaluations and plans of care per department policy.

Skills

BLS Certification within 30 days

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Carle Health seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, serving as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and active OT license, with BLS completion within 30 days. The OT will design and adjust care plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the medical team to ensure optimal outcomes.