Certified Hand Therapist OT – Outpatient Rehab

Ochsner Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking an occupational therapist to autonomously provide therapy services within the OLG Ortho Outpatient Rehab setting in Lafayette, LA. This role involves evaluating, planning, and delivering OT interventions to help patients reach functional goals, while maintaining high-quality documentation and patient care standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in OT and an active license in Louisiana, with Hand Therapist certification and BLS credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current OT license in the state of practice or eligibility for licensure by examination.
• Certified Hand Therapist and BLS from American Heart Association are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and develop patient-specific treatment plans.
• Deliver OT interventions to meet treatment goals and monitor progress.
• Maintain accurate patient records per standards and policies.
• Contribute to productivity targets and access to care metrics.
• Assist in program development to address patient and community needs.
• Adapt approaches for diverse patient populations and privacy considerations.

Skills

Occupational therapy

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking an occupational therapist to autonomously provide therapy services within the OLG Ortho Outpatient Rehab setting in Lafayette, LA. This role involves evaluating, planning, and delivering OT interventions to help patients reach functional goals, while maintaining high-quality documentation and patient care standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in OT and an active license in Louisiana, with Hand Therapist certification and BLS credentials preferred.