Occupational Therapist - Tipton

Indiana University Health; Tipton (IN); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial benefits package

PTO Program

401k match

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Indiana is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide inpatient and outpatient therapy at Tipton Hospital. Candidates must be detail-oriented, adaptable, and possess a strong background in occupational therapy. This PRN position offers competitive benefits, including a substantial PTO program and 401k match.

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an accredited academic program in occupational therapy.
• Current certification by NBCOT preferred.
• Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient occupational therapy services.
• Supervise occupational therapy assistants and support personnel.
• Participate in activities supporting patient care and department operations.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Great bedside manners

Adaptable to fast-paced settings

Education

Graduation from an accredited academic program in occupational therapy

Current license in the State of Indiana

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Overview

IU Health is looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Location & Shift

Tipton Hospital in Tipton, IN.
PRN Day shift.

Roles and Responsibilities

Join our 25-bed critical access hospital’s robust therapy team offering a variety of specialized and generalized occupational therapy interventions. This PRN position serves to support the team during times of high census and through planned and unplanned absences. Responsibilities include providing inpatient and outpatient occupational therapy services for the treatment of physical and psychological dysfunctions. Provides direct patient care using a variety of sensorimotor, functional, educational, recreational, and social activities designed to help patients regain physical or mental functioning. Appropriately supervises occupational therapy assistants, support personnel and students. Willingly participates in related activities in support of patient care, education and department operations.

Preferred Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Great bedside manners
• Adaptable to fast paced settings

Qualifications

Requires graduation from an accredited academic program in occupational therapy, or if foreign trained, graduation from an occupational therapy education program outside the US with educationally equivalent coursework accepted by Indiana PLA. Current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is preferred. Requires current license in the State of Indiana. Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Benefits

As the most comprehensive medical system in Indiana, IU Health offers many different career opportunities as you grow professionally. IU Health also offers a substantial benefits package, PTO Program, 401k match, and several other programs to meet your needs.