Occupational Therapist - Student Loan Assistance

Ernest Health • Mishawaka, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist works in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital serving people recovering from serious injuries or illnesses, including stroke, brain or spinal cord injuries, and multiple trauma. The therapist evaluates patients and helps improve motor functions and reasoning abilities. For patients with permanent loss of function, the therapist teaches strategies for performing tasks in daily living and working environments, and may help select appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices. The role integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Requirements

• Graduate degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.
• 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 confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience caring for patients in a rehabilitation hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with conditions that may be mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling.
• Help patients improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities.
• Teach patients to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments, including 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.

Benefits

• PPO and High Deductible medical plan options.
• Flexible spending and health savings account options.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Competitive compensation.
• Monthly student loan relief contribution for eligible full-time therapists.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness program with quarterly challenges and participation incentives.
• Earned time off accruing from the start date.
• Clinical Career Ladder Bonus Program.
• Therapy Preceptor Bonus Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time