Occupational Therapist -RUSH- Demotte, IN
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist will join an outpatient orthopedic team in DeMotte, Indiana, providing quality care to patients with outpatient orthopedic upper-extremity needs. The role focuses on helping patients return to athletics, work, daily life, and activities they enjoy. Current students with traditional outpatient hand therapy Level II fieldwork may be considered, and new graduates are welcome to apply. The team emphasizes mentorship and collaborative care. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no weekends. The starting annual base salary is $75,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits described are for full-time employees working at least 32 hours per week.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy.
- Current students: outpatient orthopedic Level II fieldwork experience.
- Practicing clinicians: outpatient upper-extremity experience within the last five years.
- State Occupational Therapist license or eligibility for licensure.
- CPR certification.
- Valid state driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Stay current with Occupational Therapy research and use evidence-based practice, incorporating research, clinician expertise, and patient perception.
- Develop and expand relationships with referral sources and maintain positive interactions with centers and patients.
- Collaborate with the referring physician to develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency, and duration of occupational therapy.
- Understand and comply with the applicable state Practice Act and laws governing occupational therapists’ practice and supervision.
- Participate in designing and implementing new programs or procedures with manager and referring-physician approval, in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient in accordance with state rules and federal regulations.
- Provide comprehensive, individualized treatment programs and complete patient-care responsibilities and documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- Medical and prescription drug plan offerings.
- Health plan offerings.
- Vision insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
- Life insurance and disability protection.
- Continuing education unit (CEU) program.
- Mentorship and orientation programs.
- Internal mobility opportunities across 1,900 centers in 39 states.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
