Occupational Therapist - Outpatient - 10K Sign On Bonus

Overview

We have a Full-Time opportunity for an Outpatient Occupational Therapist. $10,000 Sign On Bonus Available!

Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation hospital providing compassionate care to patients in Greater Lafayette and surrounding communities. We specialize in intensive rehabilitation for people overcoming strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, multiple trauma, and complex orthopedic conditions. Our interdisciplinary rehab team – including therapists, nurses, and rehabilitation physicians – tailors comprehensive therapy programs for each patient, helping them relearn skills and gain strength through physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and innovative rehabilitation techniques. The hospital features modern amenities such as a large therapy gym, an indoor therapy pool, and transitional living spaces to practice daily activities, all designed to support a holistic recovery. Accredited and consistently praised for high patient satisfaction and outcomes, Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital fosters a positive, teamwork-driven culture where patients are empowered to achieve their rehabilitation goals in a warm and professional setting.

Lafayette, Indiana - Located near Purdue University, Lafayette blends academic energy with a small-town feel. Residents enjoy a thriving arts scene, local breweries, and easy access to parks, trails, and family-friendly events.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible and Health Saving account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability
• Competitive compensation

Wellness & Work Life balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives.
• Earned Time Off - Start accruing vacation time on start date.

Professional Growth:

• Clinical Career Ladder bonus program
• Therapy Preceptor bonus program
• Continuing education opportunities

What you bring:

• A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.
• Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.
• Current State Occupational Therapist License.
• Current CPR

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.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist required
• Basic Life Support/CPR card required
• One year of experience in the care of patients in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

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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Salary : $10,000