Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in East Chicago, IN

East Chicago offers a unique blend of lakefront living and urban convenience, with Lake Michigan beaches and the Marktown Historic District right in town, while downtown Chicago is only about 30 minutes away. This acute inpatient rehabilitation facility operates a 20-bed unit dedicated to helping patients recover from strokes, orthopedic conditions, and other diagnoses requiring intensive rehabilitation.

Opportunity:

OT - Acute Inpatient Rehab

Job Details:

• Day shift position working 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• 40 guaranteed hours per week
• 1 weekend shift required per month
• No call requirements
• 20-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation unit
• Patient ratio of 5:1
• Primary patient population is geriatrics
• Common diagnoses and treatments include stroke and orthopedic conditions
• Must have experience working with adult population
• Hospital experience preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Required certification: OTR
• Required education: MS OTR
• EHR system: Epic
• Scrub color: Teak
• Flexible and collaborative personality a strong fit for this role

Facility:

This acute inpatient rehabilitation facility operates a 20-bed unit dedicated to helping patients recover from strokes, orthopedic conditions, and other diagnoses requiring intensive rehabilitation. The facility utilizes Epic as its electronic health record system and maintains a 5:1 patient-to-therapist ratio to ensure quality care. The team values flexibility and collaboration in delivering individualized rehabilitation services to a primarily geriatric patient population.

Location:

East Chicago, IN

East Chicago offers a unique blend of lakefront living and urban convenience, with Lake Michigan beaches and the Marktown Historic District right in town, while downtown Chicago is only about 30 minutes away. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the proximity to Indiana Dunes National Park, and those seeking city life will appreciate easy access to world-class dining, museums, and entertainment just across the state line.