Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as an Occupational Therapist and make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through personalized therapy and rehabilitation. In this vital role, you will assess, plan, and implement therapeutic interventions to improve functional independence across diverse settings. Whether working in inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, or home health environments, you will empower individuals to achieve their highest potential. Your expertise will support recovery, enhance quality of life, and facilitate successful discharge planning.
This position gives you access to 13 week placements around Indiana with the flexibility to create your schedule.
Duties
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients’ physical, cognitive, and sensory abilities to develop tailored care plans.
- Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including dressing, grooming, feeding, and mobility tasks.
- Implement therapeutic interventions aimed at improving motor skills, coordination, and functional independence.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans and ensure seamless patient care transitions.
- Provide discharge planning support by assessing needs for ongoing therapy or community resources.
- Work with individuals with disabilities or developmental conditions such as autism and support early intervention programs.
- Document patient progress meticulously and adjust treatment strategies accordingly to optimize outcomes.
Experience
- Skilled nursing facility experience or post-acute care background is highly valued for managing complex cases.
- Experience working with diverse populations including pediatrics in outpatient clinics or school environments.
- Knowledge of occupational health practices and working with individuals with disabilities across various age groups.
- Case management skills to coordinate services effectively for patients transitioning between inpatient, outpatient, or home health settings.
- Strong understanding of medical documentation standards and the ability to develop clear care plans aligned with patient goals.
Embark on a rewarding career where your expertise transforms lives! We welcome passionate professionals eager to deliver exceptional patient-centered care across multiple environments while advancing their skills in a supportive, energetic setting.