Occupational Therapist -RUSH- Demotte, IN

Select Medical•Valparaiso, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist will join an outpatient orthopedic team at the DeMotte, Indiana location and provide quality care focused on outpatient orthopedic upper-extremity cases. The organization emphasizes an exceptional patient experience and helping patients return to athletics, work, daily life, and the activities they enjoy. New graduates are welcome to apply, and current students may be considered if they have completed Level II fieldwork in traditional outpatient hand therapy. The team values mentorship and a collaborative approach to care. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, with no weekends, and offers a starting annual base salary of $75,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits described apply to full-time employees working at least 32 hours per week. The organization offers mentorship and orientation, PTO, medical/Rx, health, vision and dental plan options, a company-matching 401(k), life and disability protection, a CEU program, and opportunities for internal movement across its centers.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy school.
State occupational therapist license or eligibility for licensure.
CPR certification.
Valid state driver’s license.
Current students: outpatient orthopedic Level II fieldwork, if applying as a student.
Practicing clinicians: outpatient upper-extremity experience within the last five years.

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 establish objective patient goals and determine the type, frequency, and duration of occupational therapy.
Understand and comply with the applicable state Practice Act and laws governing occupational therapy practice and supervision.
Participate in designing and implementing new programs or procedures, with manager and referring-physician approval and in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient according to state rules and federal regulations.
Provide comprehensive, individualized treatment programs and complete patient-care responsibilities and documentation accurately and promptly.