PRN Occupational Therapist- Medical/Surgical Unit and Acute Rehab Unit
Company: Riverview Health
Location: Noblesville
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Summar y The Occupational Therapist plans, organizes and
administers medically prescribed occupational therapy programs to
restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability for patients
suffering from injuries; muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases;
debilitation; and/or loss of ability to perform functional
activities. Job Responsibilities Review physician's prescription,
patient's condition and medical records to determine occupational
therapy treatment required. Test and measure patient's strength,
motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and
respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and record findings to
identify a therapy diagnosis and develop or revise a comprehensive
plan of care. Plan and prepare a written evaluation report and
treatment program based on evaluation of patient data. Develop and
update an appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the
patient and family related to the patient's age and lifestyle with
measurable long- and short-term goals and a defined discharge plan.
Implement evidence-based treatment protocols, including use of
manual exercises and treatment equipment, application of physical
agents, and patient assistance to perform various physical
activities, including functional activities, daily-living
activities, and the use of assistive and supportive devices, and
record daily treatments. Evaluate effects of treatment at various
stages, adjust treatment to achieve maximum benefit, and prepare
written progress reports. Evaluate the learning needs and
capabilities of patients and family members, and initiate patient
and family education in a timely manner relative to age, length of
stay, readiness to learn, and emotional status. Confer with
referring physician and other practitioners to obtain additional
patient information, communicate revisions in treatment program,
and integrate occupational therapy treatment with other aspects of
patient's health care. Discharge patient when goals have been met
or medical necessity no longer warrants skilled therapy
intervention and prepare a written discharge report. Establish
provisions for continuing services and follow-up as needed.
Consistently meet patient care productivity standard as established
by department. Complete all documentation in a timely manner.
Orient, instruct, direct, and supervise work activities of support
personnel, including occupational therapist assistants, rehab
aides, students, and volunteers as appropriate and available.
Complete and submit patient billing information. Participate in
referral development, marketing, policy and procedure development,
and performance improvement initiatives related to physical
therapy. Plan and conduct lectures and training programs on
occupational therapy and related topics for co-workers, medical
staff, students, and community groups. Comply with all applicable
policies and procedures, including, but not limited to all
departmental and functional policies and procedures, maintain
acceptable attendance records, arrive for duty punctually, and
follow dress code. Maintain confidentiality of personal protected
information. Attend mandatory in-service education programs, skills
assessment, competencies, etc. Other duties as assigned. Education
Requirements Minimum: Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Preferred:
Master of Occupational Therapy Experience Requirements Minimum:
None Preferred: Two (2) Years Clinical Experience as an
Occupational Therapist License/Certification Requirements Basic
Life Support (American Heart Association) Occupational Therapy
license valid in the state of Indiana
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