Occupational Therapist Inpatient
East Chicago, IN
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Occupational Therapist, Inpatient East Chicago, Indiana. This position provides occupational therapy services in an acute inpatient rehabilitation setting serving primarily geriatric and adult patients. The role supports the treatment of conditions including stroke and orthopedic diagnoses within a flexible and collaborative care environment.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 8:00 AM4:30 PM, 7.5 hours per shift, with a minimum of 37.5 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) certification; Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy; at least 1 year of experience; experience working with adult patients.
• Preferred Qualifications: Hospital-based experience preferred.
• Additional Information:
  • Acute inpatient rehabilitation setting with a 20-bed unit.
  • Patient population primarily includes geriatric and adult patients.
  • Common diagnoses include stroke and orthopedic conditions.
  • Patient ratio is approximately 5:1.
  • Electronic health record system used for clinical documentation.
  • Weekend coverage is required once per month.
  • No call requirement.
  • Scrub color: Teal.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits