Therapy - OT

Cynet Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join an inpatient acute care rehab team for a 13-week assignment. The role involves evaluating patients, developing and following the plan of care, and providing ADL training and therapeutic exercises to improve function.

The therapist will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, supervise aides, document daily progress, and participate in rounds.

Qualifications

• Indiana license is required.
• Minimum of 1 year in Acute Care Client.
• BLS, NBCOT, Manual Therapy, Lymphedema certifications preferred.
• Experience managing high acuity patients in ICU and progressive care units.
• Familiarity with Cerner charting system.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, develop, and follow the plan of care for inpatients.
• ADL training, therapeutic exercises, and activities to improve function.
• Assess discharge disposition recommendations daily.
• Supervise and guide certified occupational therapy assistants.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and attend rounds; complete daily documentation.

Skills

High acuity patient care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Indiana State License

BLS

NBCOT

Manual Therapy

Lymphedema certifications

Tools

Cerner charting

Job description

Therapy - OT

Profession: Therapy/Rehabilitation

Specialty: Acute Care Client

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 8

Experience: Minimum of 1 year in Acute Care Client

License: Indiana State License required

Certifications: BLS, NBCOT, Manual Therapy, Lymphedema certifications preferred

Must-Have:

• Experience managing high acuity patients in ICU and progressive care units
• Familiarity with Cerner charting system
• Experience with a variety of patient diagnoses, including CABG, stroke, TBI, joint replacement, and respiratory illnesses

Description:The Occupational Therapist will work as part of an inpatient acute care rehab team.The therapist is expected to evaluate, develop, and follow the plan of care.This may include activities of daily living training, therapeutic exercises, and therapeutic activities aimed at improving function.The therapist will assess appropriateness of discharge disposition recommendations on a daily basis.The role includes supervising and guiding certified occupational therapy assistants with their plans of care.You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to manage the daily caseload.Attendance at multidisciplinary rounds and daily documentation completion are required.Expect to see patients with various levels of acuity and complex diagnoses.The daily patient load will typically involve a minimum of 7 patients.Productivity standards will require 81% of billable units.The position requires collaboration to ensure quality patient care and effective discharge planning.This role is crucial for supporting patients in regaining their functional abilities and improving their overall quality of life.