Michigan City Coolspring Health Center1225 E Coolspring Ave Michigan City, Indiana 46360
The Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluates and implements a plan of care to improve, restore and enhance physical functional performance and promote injury prevention. This role also performs documentation and quality improvement activities as outlined in departmental policies and procedures.
WHO WE ARE
With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Performs comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, treatment and related follow-up services including discharge planning.
Documents patient assessments and pertinent information in a timely manner.
Develops a treatment plan with measurable goals based on patient assessment.
Completes appropriate goal re-assessment and discharge planning.
Provides occupational therapy, including selection and use of adaptive equipment.
Collaborates with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care.
Trains and educate patients and family members or others support and document understanding of treatment plan and goals.
Provides occupational therapy according to standards of care defined by the state practice act and other professional and governing agencies.
Supervises Occupational Therapist Assistants and Home Health Aides.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree- Occupational Therapy - Required
1 year Occupational Therapy Experience - Required
1 year Home Health Experience - Preferred
Occupational Therapist (OT) State Licensing Board - Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)- American Heart Association- Required
Driver's License - Required
Auto Insurance - Required
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
Up to 75%
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org
The Franciscan Alliance healthcare ministry began in Lafayette, Ind., in 1875. Today, Franciscan Alliance is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest with 12 hospital campuses in Indiana and Illinois, approximately 20,000 employees and a number of nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence. Hospitals include: Franciscan Health Crown Point, Franciscan Health Michigan City, Franciscan Health Crawfordsville, Franciscan Health Lafayette East, Franciscan Health Indianapolis, Franciscan Health Carmel, Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Franciscan Health Mooresville, Franciscan Health Hammond, Franciscan Health Dyer, Franciscan Health Munster and Franciscan Beacon Hospital in Indiana; and Franciscan Health Olympia Fields in Illinois. For more information, visit FranciscanHealth.org.
With more than 850 primary and specialty care providers at over 260 locations in Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Physician Network is one of the largest and most respected multi-specialty physician networks in the Midwest providing convenient, comprehensive care.
