Occupational Therapist - Student Loan Assistance

Ernest Health, Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Short- and long-term disability

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. seeks an Occupational Therapist for a full-time role in Lafayette, Indiana. The position involves evaluating patients, developing therapy plans, and guiding daily living skills within our inpatient rehabilitation setting.

We value compassionate patient care, teamwork, and clinical standards. A graduate degree in Occupational Therapy and current state licensure are required, with CPR and BLS certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
• BLS card required.
• One year of experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and helps improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities; teaches daily living and working tasks.
• Identifies appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices as needed.
• Integrates hospital mission and guiding principles into daily practice.

Skills

Occupational Therapy licensure

BLS certification

Rehab hospital experience

CPR certification

Education

Master's or Doctoral in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Overview

Occupational Therapist - Full Time - Lafayette, Indiana

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

We have a great full-time opportunity for an Occupational Therapist in Lafayette, Indiana.

At Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization.

Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana

Lafayette, Indiana is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation hospital providing compassionate care to patients in Greater Lafayette and surrounding communities. We specialize in intensive rehabilitation for people overcoming strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, multiple trauma, and complex orthopedic conditions. Our interdisciplinary rehab team – including therapists, nurses, and rehabilitation physicians – tailors comprehensive therapy programs for each patient, helping them relearn skills and gain strength through physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and innovative rehabilitation techniques. The hospital features modern amenities such as a large therapy gym, an indoor therapy pool, and transitional living spaces to practice daily activities, all designed to support a holistic recovery. Accredited and consistently praised for high patient satisfaction and outcomes, Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital fosters a positive, teamwork-driven culture where patients are empowered to achieve their rehabilitation goals in a warm and professional setting.

Lafayette, Indiana

Located near Purdue University, Lafayette blends academic energy with a small-town feel. Residents enjoy a thriving arts scene, local breweries, and easy access to parks, trails, and family-friendly events.

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.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible and Health Saving account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability
• Competitive compensation

Wellness & Work Life balance

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives.
• Earned Time Off - Start accruing vacation time on start date.

Professional Growth

• Clinical Career Ladder bonus program
• Therapy Preceptor bonus program

What you bring

• A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.
• Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.
• Current State Occupational Therapist License.
• Current CPR

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist required
• BLS 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.