Occupational Therapist PRN - Weekends

We are seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru, Indiana. This is a great opportunity for an OT who enjoys working with patients in a hospital setting and is looking for flexible PRN hours.

At Vertis Therapy , we are therapist-owned and operated, with a focus on supporting our therapists and helping them provide quality patient care. We value collaboration, flexibility, and empowering our therapists to make a difference in the lives of the patients they serve.

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, provide skilled occupational therapy services, and monitor progress toward functional goals. The OT will collaborate with the healthcare team to support patient recovery, independence, safety, and overall function, and provide supervision to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) as needed.

Responsibilities

Patient Assessment and Treatment: Evaluate residents' functional abilities. Establish and execute a plan of care based on individual goals to improve resident's independence and quality of life.

Documentation: Complete timely and accurate documentation.

Supervision: Provide appropriate guidance and supervision to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Professional Development: Participate or lead team development meetings.

Requirements

Education: Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution. Prefer current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.

Licensure: Valid Occupational Therapist state license or license eligibility

Skills: Strong clinical assessment skills. Proficient in developing and implementing effective treatment plans. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and assist clients as needed. Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks related to therapy.

Technology: Computer proficiency to document in electronic medical record platform.

Vertis Therapy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vertis Therapy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.