Therapist Occupational Therapist

Job Title

• Therapist - Occupational Therapist

Location

• Lafayette, IN

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, days shift, week of 5 shifts (Monday – Friday + one weekend day per month)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to patients in an acute hospital setting across various levels of care, including ICU and progressive units.
• Evaluate patients, develop, and follow individualized plans of care (POC) to improve function through ADL training, therapeutic exercises, and activities.
• Assess patient discharge needs and make appropriate recommendations based on daily patient progress.
• Document all patient interactions and treatment plans using Cerner electronic charting system.
• Participate in inpatient acute care rehab team with a diverse professional staff, managing a wide range of diagnoses such as cardiac procedures, stroke, TBI, joint replacements, respiratory illnesses, and neurological conditions.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of occupational therapy experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Valid Indiana state occupational therapy license (permanent or temporary).
• BLS certification.
• Current NBCOT certification.
• Willing to work 8-hour shifts on days, Monday through Friday, with one weekend day per month.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Manual therapy and lymphedema certifications/licenses.
• Cerner electronic health record experience.
• Experience with inpatient rehab for patients with complex diagnoses such as CABG, stroke, TBI, MS, Parkinson’s, and post-surgical recovery.
• Familiarity with acute care hospital protocols and multidisciplinary team environment.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a dedicated inpatient acute rehabilitation team serving a diverse patient population.
• Opportunity to utilize a wide range of therapeutic skills in a dynamic hospital setting while contributing to patient recovery and discharge planning.

Additional Notes:

• Candidates must work at least 2 out of 3 major holidays during contract duration.
• Must work within hospital floating policies; floating is 100% required.
• Local residents of Indiana are considered local travelers.
• Certifications and licenses must be in hand prior to start date; temporary licenses may be available upon application.
• Employment policies include compliance with travel and background requirements, with specific acceptances based on hospital rules.