Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist - Industrial

SIGN ON BONUS: $3,000 Get out of the clinic and into ergonomics! Doctors of Physical Therapy On-site is looking for a full-time occupational therapist or physical therapist to partner with a leading American manufacturer in state-of-the-art industrial settings.

Focus on injury prevention, ergonomics and wellness programming.

DPT has helped keep thousands of workers safe from injury by providing innovative solutions in the field of environmental health and safety.

We offer thorough onboarding, training, and mentorship.

If you love orthopedics but want to slow down the pace a bit, this may be the perfect position for you! · No productivity requirements...focus on keeping workers healthy · 90% prevention work in an industrial setting · A member of a nationwide successful team of industrial therapists · Develop new programs · Be a part of the plant's management team Responsibilities: · Assess symptoms of musculoskeletal soreness and provide treatment within OSHA First Aid Guidelines · Provide early intervention assessment and care · Coach employees on optimal body mechanics and work postures · Identify and assess ergonomic areas of concern and recommend solutions to lower risk · Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery · Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based PT/OT care · Promote clients' healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination · Consult with safety team, plant management, production supervisors, and other stakeholders · Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques · Document patient care services Skills: · Proven work experience as a Physical or Occupational Therapist · Intensive education and clinical expertise · Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities · Current knowledge of treatment practices · Drive to continually learn and grow · Professional behavior · Excellent interpersonal communication skills · Valid license to practice Occupational or Physical Therapy · Graduate degree or greater in Occupational or Physical Therapy Benefits: · Competitive salary · Paid time off · Paid Holidays · MedBridge Subscription · Continued Education Support · Mentor Program · Medical Insurance · Dental Insurance · Vision Insurance · STD, and LTD insurance Job Type: Full-time Benefits: · 401(k) · Continuing education credits · Dental insurance · Flexible schedule · Health insurance · Health savings account · Opportunities for advancement · Paid time off · Referral program · Vision insurance Schedule: · Monday to Friday · No weekends Ability to Relocate: · Hammond, IN or vecinity: Relocate before starting work