Lymphedema Occupational Therapist
Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana
Location
Munster, IN | United States
Job description
Your Extraordinary Career Starts Here !!
Community Healthcare System is hiring for an Occupational Therapist (Lymphedema) for the Occupational Therapy Dept. Located in Munster, IN. Competitive Salary package and Sign-on bonus available Northwest Indiana is a wonderful place to call home! It's a prime destination for residents who want to enjoy convenient access to Chicago while staying well within the suburbs. Here you'll find affordable housing, beautiful parks, and excellent schools!
Full-time, Days/ 9:00AM to 5:30PM
POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY: Assists the department in maintaining high-quality clinical practices with a particular focus on a specialized area. Responsible for direct patient care, program development, and community education. Provides mentorship for professional and support staff. Works with medical staff to keep them informed of occupational therapy practices. Assists Supervisor in upholding evidence-based practice in Occupational Therapy. Coordinates departmental continuing education and in-services.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: - Graduate of an accredited University program in Occupational Therapy.
- Minimum work experience: 2 to 3 years in direct patient care experience with post-graduate preparation, specialty certification, or completion of significant continuing education leading to clinical competence in one or more areas: lymphedema, hand therapy, orthopedics; sports medicine; wound management; neurology, or pediatrics.
- License/Registration/Certification: Indiana Licensure
- CPR certification current
- BLS Course C (Basic Life Support)
We invite you to join our team of professionals where your unique talents will be well utilized in a work environment that promotes your further growth and development. In return for your valuable service and contributions, CHS offers a competitive wage and benefits package along with the necessary tools, resources and mentoring opportunities to support your career advancement goals.
Our comprehensive benefits program includes, but is not limited to:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Wellness program, including free screenings
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA)
- Retirement savings plan
- Life insurance
- Disability income protection
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness center discount program
- Tuition assistance and career development
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Reward and recognition programs
Join our team of healthcare professionals at Community Healthcare Systems. Apply today!
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