Occupational Therapist

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus

1701 S Creasy Ln Lafayette, Indiana 47905

The Occupational Therapist I provides evaluation and treatment of the patient within the parameters of legal and professional guidelines and hospital and departmental policies and procedures. The position instructs and directs Occupational Therapist Assistant and aides as assigned. The Occupational Therapist evaluates and implements the plan of care to improve, restore, and enhance performance in activities of daily living and functional mobility. This position performs documentation and quality improvement as outlined in departmental policies and procedures.

WHO WE ARE

With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Performs comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, treatment and related follow-up services, including discharge planning.
• Develops a treatment plan with measurable goals based on patient assessment.
• Completes appropriate goal re-assessment and discharge planning.
• Provides occupational therapy, including selection and use of assistive equipment.
• Trains and educates patients, family members and/or others to ensure understanding of treatment plan and goals.
• Documents and submits patient reports and charges within the established timeframe.
• Collaborates with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care.
• Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehab Techs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required Bachelor's Degree
• Required Master's Degree
• Preferred Doctorate
• None Occupational Therapy Required
• 1 year Occupational Therapy Preferred
• Occupational Therapist (OT) - State Licensing Board
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

Never or Rarely

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.