Occupational Therapist

IU Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Lafayette, Indiana

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provides occupational therapy services to treat physical and psychological dysfunctions through various functional and educational activities. Supervises support personnel and students while participating in department operations to support patient care.

Qualifications

You possess a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy and hold or are eligible for an Indiana State license. You are also certified or eligible for certification by the NBCOT, and have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Occupational Therapy

NBCOT

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job Description

Overview:

IU Health is looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Location: IU Health Arnett Hospital, Lafayette, IN.

Shift: Mon – Fri, one weekend day/month required.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Provides occupational therapy services for the treatment of physical and psychological dysfunctions. Provides direct patient care using a variety of sensorimotor, functional, educational, recreational, and social activities designed to help patients regain physical or mental functioning. Appropriately supervises occupational therapy assistants, support personnel and students. Willingly participates in related activities in support of patient care, education and department operations.

Preferred Skills

  • 6 months of acute care experience preferred. Will consider new grads with acute care fieldwork experience.
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Adaptable to fast paced settings

As the most comprehensive medical system in Indiana, IU Health offers many different career opportunities as you grow professionally.  IU Health also offers a substantial benefits package, PTO Program, 401k match, and several other programs to meet your needs.  These are just a few reasons why applying for your career with IU Health is a good choice.

  • Requires a Master's Degree from an accredited academic program in occupational therapy; or, if foreign trained, graduation from an occupational therapy education program outside the US with educationally equivalent coursework accepted by Indiana PLA.
  • Current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is preferred. 
  • Requires current license in the State of Indiana. 
  • Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. 
  • Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

  • Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
  • IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
  • A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
  • With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
  • At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
  • Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

IU Health

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive system. A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine—one of the nation’s largest medical schools—gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training—advancing healthcare for all. At IU Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross-training development.
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