Inpatient Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist
Lafayette, IN
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• One weekend day per month

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute hospital setting
• Indiana state OT license
• NBCOT certification
• BLS certification (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
• Manual Therapy and Lymphedema certifications/licenses preferred
• Cerner charting experience preferred

Job Description

• Join an inpatient acute care rehab team of 19 professionals
• Treat patients across all acuity levels: ICU to progressive care units
• Patient diagnoses include CABG and other cardiac procedures, stroke, TBI, joint replacement, fracture repairs, respiratory illnesses, dementia, MS, Parkinson’s, ambulation issues, etc.
• Responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing and following plans of care (POC) that may involve ADL training, therapeutic exercises, and activities to improve function
• Daily assessment of discharge disposition appropriateness is expected

Uniform and Charting

• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Shoes: Black
• Charting system: Cerner

Important Notes

• Effective 11/30/2024, Indiana RNs will not be allowed to start new contracts at this facility except for Perioperative/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS)

Required Certifications and Documents

• Licenses & Certifications:

  • Indiana state license verification (within 30 days before start)
  • BLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
  • ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification as applicable
• Background Checks:

  • Comprehensive background check within 90 days of start (7-year history, SSN trace, county/state/national checks, sex offender registry, FACIS Level III)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education Verification:

  • Official transcript or diploma required (may be pending at start)
  • Education verification by third party
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months of start
  • Fit mask test within 12 months (approved respirators only)
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
  • Immunizations and titers:

    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred)
    • TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT) within 1 year
    • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
    • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
    • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season (9/30 - 3/31)
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
  • Unit competency exam
  • Color blind testing (Ishihara or equivalent)
• Facility Specific Documents:

  • Compliance checklist, confidentiality agreement, policy information, orientation packets, and other facility-required forms must be completed as a priority

References and Employment History

• Minimum of 2 references from recent employment within 2 years
• References must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or higher (team lead acceptable for Allied positions)
• Current employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps of 30+ days
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and updated annually

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic acute care rehab environment with a diverse patient population requiring skilled occupational therapy interventions. Candidates must be prepared to meet all licensing, certification, health, and compliance requirements prior to start.