Job Summary
Occupational Therapist Inpatient in East Chicago, Indiana. This position involves providing specialized occupational therapy services to geriatric patients within a hospital’s inpatient rehabilitation unit. The role supports a team focused on stroke and orthopedic care, with opportunities to work in a scenic and vibrant Midwest setting near Lake Michigan and Chicago.
Job Details
- Shift: Days, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with a minimum of 37.5 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Occupational Therapist (OT) license, current certification in CPR, 1 year of experience in inpatient settings, associated education requirements, and location-specific credentials.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with adult populations in hospital environments, particularly in stroke or orthopedic recovery.
- Additional Responsibilities: Deliver targeted occupational therapy interventions to improve patient independence and recovery during inpatient rehabilitation stays; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams; document patient progress.
- Schedule: Full-time, 7.5 hours per shift, working an average of 37.5 hours weekly.
- Submission Requirements: Applications should be submitted with current licensure documentation and relevant certifications.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
