Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
Lafayette, IN
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital (Travel/Contract)

Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, plus one weekend day per month
• Day shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (5 days/week, 8 hours/day)

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 may include cardiac procedures (e.g., CABG), stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), joint replacement, fracture repairs, respiratory illnesses, dementia, multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s disease, and ambulation issues
• Responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing and following plans of care (POC) involving ADL training, therapeutic exercises, and activities to improve function
• Assess appropriateness of discharge disposition recommendations daily
• Charting in Cerner electronic health record system
• Dress code: Royal blue scrubs and black shoes

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Indiana
• Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience within the last year
• Experience in an Acute Care setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or RQI accepted)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Cerner electronic health record system

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background check within 90 days, including 7-year history and various national/statewide checks
• Education verification and official transcript or diploma (may be pending at start)
• Online verification of Indiana state license within 30 days before start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam
• Unit competency exam
• Color blindness testing (Ishihara or equivalent, 100% score required)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start date
• Fit mask test within 12 months (not required for Physical Therapists)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tuberculosis test within 1 year (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap strongly recommended
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months (including amphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, opiates, PCP)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31)
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment within 2 years, from charge, manager, supervisor, or above
• Current employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually thereafter

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Must complete facility-specific compliance and orientation documents as a priority before start
• On-site fit testing and PAPR use require prior approval and documentation submission if applicable

This position offers an opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary acute care rehab environment with a diverse patient population requiring skilled occupational therapy interventions.