Occupational Therapist PRN Outpatient

Job Description

Occupational Therapist (OTR) - PRN position in the Rehab Unit (Outpatient) at Lutheran Health Network - Lutheran Hospital

* Hours: flexible, varied, but ideally works in the afternoons (until 6:30p) 2x/week!
* Plenty of hours to pick up! Flexible schedule to as many hours as you need (up to full time).
* Patient population - primarily adults, but also works with peds.

About this Unit:

Lutheran Hospital's rehabilitation specialists provide a range of services to help patients reach the highest level of independence possible and achieve recovery goals
Our rehabilitation specialists provide customized plans to address the unique needs and abilities of each patient
Employees on this team can also expect the following:

* A tight-knit team of experienced physical, occupational and speech therapists
* Frequent collaboration and mentorship
* Commitment to best practice, patient outcomes, and continuity of care
* Providing evidence-based evaluation and treatment for pediatric clients
* Ability to see your hard work unfold as you follow patients progress through development

JOB SUMMARY:

An Occupational Therapist (OT) is a qualified professional who provides functional assessment of learning and performance skills and the analysis, selection, and adaptation of exercises or equipment for a person whose abilities to perform the requirements of daily living are threatened or impaired by physical injury or disease, mental illness, a developmental deficit, the aging process, or a learning disability
The OT directs, supervises, evaluates and provides occupational therapy services to patients as prescribed by the attending physician
The OT supervises the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in clinical treatment.

MINIMAL ACCEPTABLE JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure: Current Licensure as an Occupational Therapist issued by the Health Professions Bureau of Indiana.

Registration/Certification: BLS CPR completion within 30 days of hire and remain current throughout employment.

Education: Requires completion of a bachelor's degree program of study in Occupational Therapist from an accredited school or equivalent