Occupational Therapist, Acute Care Hospital
Lafayette, IN
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,342/weekOverview
- Start Date07/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital (Travel/Contract)
Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (5x8 hours)
Additional: One weekend day per month required
Job Description
- Work as part of an inpatient acute care rehab team serving patients across all acuity levels, including ICU and progressive care units.
- Patient diagnoses include cardiac procedures (CABG), stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), joint replacement, fracture repairs, respiratory illnesses, dementia, MS, Parkinson’s disease, ambulation issues, and more.
- Responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing and following plans of care (POC) that may involve ADL training, therapeutic exercises, and activities to improve function.
- Assess appropriateness of discharge disposition recommendations daily.
- Charting is done using Cerner.
- Scrub color: Royal Blue; shoes: Black.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Occupational Therapist license in Indiana
- Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
- Experience in an acute care setting
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or RQI accepted)
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Lafayette, IN
As a travel nurse in Lafayette, IN here's what you should know:- Lafayette's cost of living is 11% lower than the national average, making it more affordable.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 84°F, while winter lows can drop to around 18°F.
- Short-term rentals are available in Lafayette and can be found with relative ease, especially near the university campus.
- Lafayette is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, but the city is walkable and bike-friendly.
- Lafayette has a diverse population due to the presence of Purdue University.
- The age range is varied, with a significant student population.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.
- Lafayette offers a variety of restaurants, unique shops, and public art in the downtown area.
- There are opportunities for outdoor activities in the city's parks, including the Celery Bog wetlands and Wolf Park.
- The city also hosts cultural events, music festivals, and sports activities.
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