Occupational Therapist - Per Diem
About The Position
Bloomington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is an inpatient rehabilitation hospital serving patients in Southern Indiana recovering from serious injuries and illnesses, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and complex orthopedic conditions. The hospital provides individualized rehabilitation programs and uses modern rehabilitation technology and therapy techniques. It is part of Ernest Health’s nationally recognized network. The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients and helps them improve motor functions and reasoning abilities. The therapist also teaches patients how to perform daily living and work tasks when they have permanent functional loss and may help them choose appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices. The role integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice. This is a per diem opportunity in Bloomington, Indiana.
Requirements
- Graduate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Current state Occupational Therapist license.
- Current Basic Life Support/CPR card.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
- Competency in providing care according to established standards.
- Ability to apply age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- 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 appropriate confidentiality.
- Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
- Passion for patient care and ability to work collaboratively as a team member.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience caring for patients in a rehabilitation hospital setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and help improve their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities.
- Teach patients to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments, including when compensating for permanent loss of function.
- Assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices.
- Integrate the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.
