Occupational Therapist - Part Time

Overview

We have a great Part Time opportunity for an Occupational Therapist at Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana. This state‑of‑the‑art inpatient rehabilitation hospital provides compassionate care to patients in Greater Lafayette and surrounding communities. Our interdisciplinary rehab team – including therapists, nurses, and rehabilitation physicians – tailors comprehensive therapy programs for each patient, helping them relearn skills and gain strength through physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and innovative rehabilitation techniques.

The hospital features modern amenities such as a large therapy gym, an indoor therapy pool, and transitional living spaces to practice daily activities, all designed to support a holistic recovery. Accredited and consistently praised for high patient satisfaction and outcomes, Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital fosters a positive, teamwork‑driven culture where patients are empowered to achieve their rehabilitation goals in a warm and professional setting.

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible and Health Saving account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive compensation

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off – Start accruing vacation time on start date

• Continuing education opportunities

• A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome
• Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy
• Current State Occupational Therapist License
• Current CPR

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus on enhancing the employees’ work experience, recognizing, and celebrating achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist required
• Basic Life Support/CPR card required
• One year of experience in the care of patients in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and record management
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards

Evaluates patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also compensates for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. These patients may have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling. May also assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.