Occupational Therapist (Outpatient)

RHI Rehab•Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI) is nationally ranked among the Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation by U.S. News and World Report for 2024-2025 and the Best Rehabilitation Hospital in Indiana for the third year in a row. RHI provides high quality, evidence-based rehabilitation services to those facing life-changing injuries or illness. We specialize in the areas of brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury and complex medical conditions. We offer inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services to patients 15 years of age and older. We offer competitive compensation and benefits package, along with a 401k match and tuition reimbursement program. SUMMARY The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for the provision of Occupational Therapy services for an inpatient and/ or outpatient population from age 15 and older including, but not limited to, evaluations, evidence-based intervention, equipment recommendations and modality application under the referral of a physician or qualified non-physician provider.

Requirements

Must possess an Occupational Therapy Degree from an accredited program.
Must be registered/certified by National Board for Certification of OTs
Occupational Therapist IN state license required.
Must have current CPR certification in accordance with AHA standards or be able to obtain within 4 weeks of start date.

Nice To Haves

1 year adult neuro rehab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Administers OT evaluations to inpatients and/ or outpatients and determines appropriate treatment programs and/or equipment needs, integrating age specific needs and issues for physical medicine rehabilitation population.
Develops a patient-centered treatment plan based upon the evaluation, patient goals and age-related issues/needs to optimize treatment and function.
Responsible for assuring the treatment plan supports medical necessity and incorporates evidence-based treatments and outcome measures.
Responsible for ensuring the treatment plan is revised/updated appropriately per policy, communicated to appropriate team members including attendance at team conferences, and reviewed and signed off by referring physician (as appropriate).
Accurately completes documentation in compliance with department and regulatory timelines to ensure a complete medical record that supports skilled services and appropriate medical necessity.
Charges appropriately for services provided and appropriately documents outcome measures.
Provides clinical supervision, including but not limited to coordination of care and delegation of duties, to assistants, techs, and students according to state/federal regulations and hospital guidelines.
Responsible to assure that patient care interventions provided by assistants and students are appropriate for the patient's plan of care.
Other duties as assigned