Autonomous Occupational Therapist: Patient-Centered Rehab

Ochsner Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking an occupational therapist to deliver patient-centered rehabilitation services. You will evaluate patients, develop and monitor treatment plans, and document progress while meeting quality and access to care goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and an active license in the state. You will work with a compassionate team in a dynamic clinical setting, with adherence to privacy and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with patients and team members.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making abilities in diverse patient scenarios.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration and patient interactions.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations and provides treatment programs to facilitate patient-specific goals.
• Assesses the patient’s response to treatment and recommends adjustments to the plan as appropriate.
• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards and policies.
• Attains established productivity levels related to access to care, patient experience, and quality.
• Supports program development and enhancement to meet patient and community needs.
• Adapts communication and service delivery to diverse patient populations and privacy expectations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

computer literacy

communication skills

judgment

interpersonal skills

flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking an occupational therapist to deliver patient-centered rehabilitation services. You will evaluate patients, develop and monitor treatment plans, and document progress while meeting quality and access to care goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and an active license in the state. You will work with a compassionate team in a dynamic clinical setting, with adherence to privacy and compliance standards.