Therapy - Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Travel ContractLafayette, IN | Inpatient Acute CareContract | Days | 5×8-Hour Shifts (8:00–16:30) | Monday–Friday plus one weekend day per monthEvaluate patients across all acuity levels, including ICU and progressive care units, presenting with diagnoses such as CABG and other cardiac procedures, stroke, TBI, joint replacement, fracture repairs, respiratory illnesses, dementia, MS, and Parkinson's diseaseDevelop and implement individualized Plans of Care (POC) incorporating ADL training, therapeutic exercises, and therapeutic activities to improve patient functionAssess and make recommendations regarding appropriateness of discharge disposition on a daily basisCollaborate as part of an inpatient acute care rehabilitation teamDocument patient care and progress using electronic health recordsFloat within the hospital or to affiliate facilities as requiredMinimum of 1 year of Occupational Therapy experience in an acute hospital settingActive Indiana state OT license — must be in hand prior to start date (temporary license may be acceptable once permanent license application has been submitted)NBCOT certification requiredBLS certification requiredGraduation from a university accredited by ACEN or CCNE at time of graduationIndiana residents are considered local and are accepted for this Allied position; eligible local travelers will be offered the in-state rateManual Therapy certification or licensure preferredLymphedema certification or licensure preferredExperience with Cerner electronic health records preferred