Inpatient Occupational Therapist – Impactful Patient Care

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks an experienced occupational therapist to evaluate patients and provide inpatient treatment programs based on physician orders. You will collaborate with the care team to guide patients to appropriate post-acute or home care and achieve individualized goals.

Required is a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy, a current OT license in the state, and BLS certification. Ability to travel between facilities is essential; strong communication and organizational skills are a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy is required.
• Current occupational therapy license in state of practice is required or eligibility for licensure by examination.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations and provides inpatient occupational therapy treatment programs.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to facilitate appropriate post-acute or home care.
• Maintains patient records according to standards and procedures.
• Ensures treatment protocols support hospital quality and patient safety goals.
• Travel between facilities as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy

Job description

Ochsner Health seeks an experienced occupational therapist to evaluate patients and provide inpatient treatment programs based on physician orders. You will collaborate with the care team to guide patients to appropriate post-acute or home care and achieve individualized goals.

Required is a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy, a current OT license in the state, and BLS certification. Ability to travel between facilities is essential; strong communication and organizational skills are a