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Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana in Mishawaka, Indiana (South Bend area) is a cutting-edge inpatient rehabilitation facility focused on helping patients reclaim their lives after serious injuries or illnesses. Our hospital’s expert team – including board-certified rehabilitation physicians (physiatrists), therapists, and nurses – work together to deliver personalized therapy programs aimed at restoring mobility, communication, and daily living skills.

Overview:
Occupational Therapist - Full Time New Student Loan Contribution Plan Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana in Mishawaka, Indiana (South Bend area) is a cutting-edge inpatient rehabilitation facility focused on helping patients reclaim their lives after serious injuries or illnesses. We provide intensive rehab care for stroke survivors, individuals with brain or spinal cord injuries, multiple trauma, and other debilitating conditions. Our hospital’s expert team – including board-certified rehabilitation physicians (physiatrists), therapists, and nurses – work together to deliver personalized therapy programs aimed at restoring mobility, communication, and daily living skills. With a state-of-the-art therapy gym and a compassionate approach to care, we offer an ideal setting for healing and improvement. Fully accredited and consistently praised for our patient outcomes, Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana proudly serves patients across the region with high-quality, individualized rehabilitative care. Mishawaka blends small-town warmth with big-city potential, making it an ideal place to live and work. Enjoy a lower cost of living than the national average while taking advantage of the city’s scenic Riverwalk along the St. Joseph River—recognized as one of Indiana’s best for walking, jogging, or cycling. Explore newly renovated parks, golf courses, and vibrant downtown filled with local shops, eateries, and cultural events. Located just an hour from Lake Michigan and two hours from Chicago, Mishawaka offers both peaceful charm and easy access to major attractions. With nearby access to the University of Notre Dame, the city pulses with spirited collegiate energy year-round. As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs.  These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements.  We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”.  These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.  Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being. Benefits:<ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in"><li style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options</li><li style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">Flexible and Health Saving account options available</li><li style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">Dental and Vision coverage</li><li style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">401K with employer matching</li><li style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">Life insurance</li><li style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">Short-and-long term disability</li><li style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">Competitive compensation</li><li>As part of our commitment to supporting your financial wellness, full-time therapists are eligible to receive a monthly student loan relief contribution payment to help reduce outstanding student loan debt.</li></ul> Wellness & Work Life balance:<ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in"><li style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">Employee Assistance Program</li><li style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives. </li><li style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">Earned Time Off - Start accruing vacation time on start date.</li></ul> Professional Growth:<ul><li>Continuing education opportunities </li><li>Clinical Career Ladder Bonus Program</li><li>Therapy Preceptor Bonus Program</li></ul> What you bring:<ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in"><li style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome. </li><li style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">Current State Occupational Therapist License.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">Current CPR</li></ul>

Qualifications:
Required Skills:<ul><li style="margin-left:0.3in">Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist required</li><li style="margin-left:0.3in">Basic Life Support/CPR card required</li><li style="margin-left:0.3in">One year of experience in the care of patients in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.</li></ul> Additional Qualifications/Skills:<ul><li style="margin-left:0.3in">Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.</li><li style="margin-left:0.3in">Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.</li><li style="margin-left:0.3in">Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards</li><li style="margin-left:0.3in">Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients </li><li style="margin-left:0.3in">Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.</li><li style="margin-left:0.3in">Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff. </li><li style="margin-left:0.3in">Effective organizational and time management skills.</li><li style="margin-left:0.3in">Effective written and verbal communication skills.</li><li style="margin-left:0.3in">Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.</li><li style="margin-left:0.3in">Ability to work closely and professionally with others.</li><li style="margin-left:0.3in">Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.</li></ul> 

Responsibilities:
Evaluates patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. These patients may have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling. May also assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices.  Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

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Occupational Therapist-Student Loan Assistance

Basic Life Support (BLS)

CPR Certification

Cerebral Vascular Accident

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Cost Control

Data Entry

Email Management/Administration

Employee Assistance Plan

Equipment Selection

Financial Support

Health Plan

Hospital

Infection Control

Intensive Care

Leadership

Life Insurance

Nursing

Occupational Therapy

Operations Processes

Patient Assessment

Patient Care

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Quality Management

Retention Programs

Safety/Work Safety

Spinal Cord Injury

Student Loans

Team Player

Time Management

Training/Teaching

Word Processing

Writing Skills

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