Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Full Time, Days at Beacon Health System – South Bend, Indiana

Beacon Health System is hiring a full-time Day Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant for our Rehab - OT at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN.

Type: Full-Time/FTE 1.0 (40 hrs/wk)
Shift: Days
Shift Details: 8:00a-4:30p, varies

We’re proud to offer a sign-on bonus $10,000 one-time (not base pay)

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.

• 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

The 10-story Memorial Hospital patient tower is the latest chapter in Beacon Health System’s commitment to care, compassion and community. Built with input from frontline staff, the tower is a state-of-the-art, specialty-focused expansion that enhances how care is delivered and how teams work together. From larger rooms and leading-edge technology to a culture of collaboration and growth, this space was designed by Beacon for Beacon.

What You’ll Do

As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will report to Therapy Department Leadership. You will perform occupational therapy treatments to restore function, prevent disability and maximize potential and quality of life following disease, injury or surgery based on plan of care established by an Occupational Therapist. Participate in departmental programs and activities and serves as a role model of quality clinical practice, and serve as a resource to staff, rehabilitation teams, and Interns.

Rehab - OT Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Job Responsibilities:

• Works collaboratively with supervising occupational therapist and interdisciplinary team to effectively manage patient care.

• Utilizes appropriate equipment and treatment techniques to maximize patient outcomes.

• Applies continuing education and in-service knowledge to daily clinical practice.

• Instructs patients and families in occupational activities; provides educational materials and documents accordingly in the medical record.

• Delivers individualized care based on treatment plans to optimize functional outcomes.

• Communicates with patients and families in a professional manner, adjusting to their level of understanding and needs.

• Completes documentation within department time frame standards (e.g., notes, discharge summaries).

• Accurately documents data from patient assessments for regulatory compliance and outcome tracking.

• Ensures documentation supports all billing charges and meets payer requirements for authorizations and continued treatment.

What You Bring

As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, you demonstrate the ability to function independently in an environment that demands a high level of judgment and decision making with minimal direct supervision. It requires familiarity with use of modalities and equipment needed to complete standard treatments offered.

Required Qualifications

• The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent education.
• Requires current registration by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (or eligible).
• A current and valid Indiana License as a Respiratory Care Practitioner is also required.
• Maintains current BLS Certification
• Requires being a Registered Respiratory Therapist through the national Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or if new graduate will be given 1 year from their date of hire to obtain the RRT credential. Those who do not obtain the RRT credential within the assigned time frame will not be eligible to remain in their Respiratory Therapy position.
• Experience with different modalities or ability to be skills validated during orientation to perform pulmonary function tests independently, ability to assist and run equipment for surgical bronchoscopies independently and/or provide respiratory care independently during a NICU/PICU ambulance transport is required to move to a Level II.
• A minimum of two years of critical care experience is required to move to the Level III position, all new hires will start as a Respiratory Therapist Level I and will have their skill level assessed during their orientation at the beginning of their employment. Based on skills validation, applicant may be promoted to Level II or III based on knowledge, skills and manager and/or physician approval. At that time, the appropriate pay adjustment will be made.

The Beacon Way

At Beacon Health System, our approach to care goes beyond clinical excellence because 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 lead with purpose, communicate clearly, cultivate talent, embrace performance improvement, leverage innovation, and build greatness through accountability. Whether at the bedside or behind the scenes, everyone at Beacon plays a role in moving health forward.

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