Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Full time
Day Shift
Description:
Inpatient Occupational Therapist – Full-Time
📍 Location: Mishawaka, IN
🕒 Schedule: Full-Time, flexible hours including weekends
💼 Department: Therapy Services
What We Offer to Full-Time Occupational Therapists
- ⏳1:1 Patient Care
- 📈Reasonable Productivity Expectations
- 💰Competitive Salary
- 🕑Guaranteed Hours
- 📚Supportive Learning Environment
- 😷Day-one benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD)
- 💵Daily Pay
- 🌴Retirement savings with employer match
- ✈️Generous PTO + 7 paid holidays
- 💸Referral bonuses
- 💴Tuition reimbursement
- 🏋️Cutting-edge equipment
- 🙏Non-Profit status to qualify for loan forgiveness program
- 💙Supportive team vibes
Are you passionate about providing therapy in a collaborative, patient-centered environment? Join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team where Occupational Therapists are respected and valued contributors to the care team. From evaluation and skilled intervention to discharge planning, you’ll play a vital role in improving patient outcomes and enhancing the hospital experience. We foster a culture of continuous improvement, professional growth, and teamwork—where your leadership and interdisciplinary skills can truly shine.
At our organization, therapists are integral to the care journey. You’ll be part of a supportive department culture focused on collaboration, stewardship, and excellence in patient care.
What You’ll Do
Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient goals
Provide skilled therapeutic interventions to promote recovery and functional independence
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and fellow therapists to ensure coordinated care
Educate patients and families on therapy goals, progress, and home programs
Accurately document evaluations, treatment sessions, and discharge summaries
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and hospital initiatives
Support a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Occupational Therapy from an accredited academic program
Certified Occupational Therapist in the State of Indiana
Current CPR certification
Previous clinical experience preferred
New graduates welcome
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Commitment to patient-centered care and professional development
Why Saint Joseph Health System?
At Saint Joseph Health System, our values guide every decision we make—even when those decisions are complex or challenging. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman, and child by investing in technology, people, and capabilities that set the standard for quality care.
Our system includes:
254-bed acute-care hospital at the Mishawaka Medical Center
58-bed acute-care hospital at the Plymouth Medical Center
More than 85 providers in the Saint Joseph Physician Network
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.