Impactful Inpatient Occupational Therapist Travel Roles

Ochsner Health; Bay St. Louis (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Bay St. Louis, MS seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients and provide inpatient OT programs per physician orders. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to determine post-acute or home care plans and document patient progress.

Must hold an active OT license, a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy, and BLS; travel between facilities as needed. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy required.
• Current OT license in state of practice or eligibility for licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Proficiency with computers, software and web-based applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel between facilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations and provides inpatient occupational therapy treatment programs per physician orders.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to determine post-acute or home care plans.
• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards and policies.
• Ensures treatment protocols support hospital quality and patient safety targets.
• Adapts services to diverse patient populations while respecting privacy and consent.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Computers & software

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Judgment & decision-making

Travel between facilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy

Job description

Ochsner Health in Bay St. Louis, MS seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients and provide inpatient OT programs per physician orders. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to determine post-acute or home care plans and document patient progress.

Must hold an active OT license, a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy, and BLS; travel between facilities as needed. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.