Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Beacon Health System is hiring an Occupational Therapist to join our Rehabilitation Services team.

Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.

At Beacon Health System, you’re not just part of a team—you’re part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve.

Why Choose Beacon?

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna

Life Insurance

403(b) Matching Retirement Fund

Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)

Shift Differentials

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition and Certification Reimbursement

Clinical Ladder Program

Local and National Discounts

Beacon Academy Educational Courses

Gym Membership Discount

About Memorial Hospital

Located in the heart of South Bend, Memorial Hospital is deeply rooted in the community it serves. From advanced surgical services to award-winning heart and cancer care, we provide comprehensive treatment with a personal touch. As part of Beacon Health System, we’re dedicated to improving health and inspiring hope throughout the region.

What You’ll Do

As an Occupational Therapist , you will evaluate patients, plan treatment programs, and provide therapy interventions to restore function, prevent disability, and improve quality of life following disease, injury, or surgery. In addition, you’ll contribute to Swing Bed patient care plans by supporting individualized activities.

Occupational Therapist Job Responsibilities

Evaluate and assess patients, establish treatment goals, and develop individualized care plans.

Provide therapy interventions using appropriate procedures, equipment, and techniques within the scope of occupational therapy.

Educate patients and caregivers on therapy goals, treatment methods, and expected outcomes.

Reevaluate patients and monitor progress, recommending next steps or disposition.

Instruct patients and families on home programs, injury prevention, and adaptive strategies.

Document evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and reassessments per established standards.

Complete the Initial Activity Assessment for Swing Bed patients upon admission and develop activity plans, ensuring implementation by the Swing Bed Coordinator.

Collaborate with healthcare professionals and referral sources to coordinate care.

Supervise and direct Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), assistants, interns, aides, and volunteers to ensure quality care and compliance with department standards.

Participate in departmental operations, including staff meetings, supply management, and orthopedic conferences.

Complete other job-related duties and projects as assigned.

What You Bring

You bring strong clinical knowledge, adaptability, and a patient-centered approach to help individuals reach their highest level of independence.

Required Qualifications

Education : Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.

License : Current license to practice Occupational Therapy in Indiana.

Certification : Current BLS certification required.

Skills : Proficiency in evaluation tools, modalities, exercise equipment, ADL adaptive equipment, and outpatient occupational therapy practices. Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.

Working Conditions

Patient care environment requiring physical exertion and frequent changes in job demands.

Potential exposure to biohazards and environmental risks common in healthcare.

Physical Demands

Ability to walk / stand for long periods, push carts / wheelchairs up to 50 lbs., and lift / position patients up to 35 lbs. independently (assistance required over 35 lbs.).

Ability to provide CPR and meet the physical demands of direct patient care.

The Beacon Way

At Beacon Health System, our approach goes beyond clinical excellence—it’s built on meaningful connections. Guided by our core values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, and Compassion , we strive to create an environment where patients feel heard, employees feel valued, and innovation thrives.

We call this commitment The Beacon Way , a six-point operating system that empowers every team member to :

Leverage innovation everywhere

Cultivate human talent

Embrace performance improvement

Build greatness through accountability

Use information to improve and advance

Communicate clearly and continuously

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