Rehabilitation Therapist

About the role

Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Directs, instructs, and supervises patients in specialized activities to support rehabilitation goals.
• Advises and reinforces patients on acceptable social behavior to promote behavioral improvement using behavior modification and other techniques.
• Plans, schedules, and executes therapeutic field trips to enhance patient engagement and community integration.
• Observes and documents patient progress, attendance, behavior, and outcomes to inform individualized treatment plans.
• Makes recommendations regarding changes in activities to optimize therapeutic impact.
• Aids in the care and maintenance of facilities to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Orders supplies and equipment to support rehabilitation programming.

Requirements

• Specialized knowledge of standard techniques and methods of providing rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies related to rehabilitation therapy.
• Working knowledge of sociology and psychology as they relate to assessing rehabilitation needs of patients.
• Working knowledge of, and ability to implement, behavior modification techniques to complement rehabilitation therapy programs.
• Working knowledge of, and proper use of, special equipment or materials utilized in rehabilitation therapy.
• Ability to assess patient’s progress and needs, changing instructional methods.
• Ability to stimulate patient’s interests in specialized activities.
• Effective communication skills to support patient instruction and team collaboration.
• At least six (6) months of experience working with persons with mental illness, substance use disorder, co-occurring disorders, or intellectual and developmental delays is required; twelve (12) months preferred.
• An associate degree is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Relevant coursework includes art, dance, music, horticulture, occupational therapy, physical education, recreation, rehabilitation counseling, special education, vocational rehabilitation, or accredited college training in a related field.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• Specialized knowledge of standard techniques and methods of providing rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies related to rehabilitation therapy.
• Working knowledge of sociology and psychology as they relate to assessing rehabilitation needs of patients.
• Working knowledge of, and ability to implement, behavior modification techniques to complement rehabilitation therapy programs.
• Working knowledge of, and proper use of, special equipment or materials utilized in rehabilitation therapy.
• Ability to assess patient’s progress and needs, changing instructional methods.
• Ability to stimulate patient’s interests in specialized activities.
• Effective communication skills to support patient instruction and team collaboration.

Benefits

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards.
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution.
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match.
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options.
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Group life insurance.
• Referral Bonus program.
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Free Parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $45,222.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Schedule

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Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.