Occupational Therapist

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.

The PACE program’s vision statement is to provide unmatched, individualized, and joyful care through teamwork that is worthy of praise so that seniors experience the best quality-of-life in their communities.  PACE offers seniors and their families the care, nutrition, rehabilitation, transportation, and supportive services they need to remain healthy so that they can live in their own home. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Complete appropriate goal re-assessment and discharge planning.
• Provide occupational therapy according to standards of care defined by the state practice act and other professional and governing agencies.
• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, treatment and related follow-up services including discharge planning.
• Document and submit patient reports and charges within the established timeframe.
• Collaborate with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care.
• Develop a treatment plan with measurable goals based on patient assessment.
• Provide occupational therapy, including selection and use of assistive equipment.
• Train and educate patients and family members or other support and document understanding of treatment plan and goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree - Required
• Occupational Therapist (OT) or Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) Indiana- Required
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association- Required