Occupational Therapist

Gulf Coast Orthopaedics; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great PTO Accrual starting on the first day

Employer paid Life Insurance & Long Term Disability

Robust CEU Package including PTO and stipend

Job summary

Gulf Coast Orthopaedics in Houma, LA is seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist to join their Outpatient Rehab clinic. As an integral part of the healthcare team, therapists will provide quality-oriented occupational therapy patient care tailored to each individual, ensuring optimal recovery outcomes based on evidence-based protocols.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in occupational therapy and possess a valid Louisiana license. The position also offers a generous PTO accrual starting immediately upon employment and access to a robust continuing education package!

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in Louisiana.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized occupational therapy patient care.
• Implement assessment, treatment, and home exercise programs.
• Identify learning needs and educate patients and families.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Gulf Coast Orthopedics Physical Therapy "GCO" in Houma, LA is seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist to serve in their Outpatient Rehab clinic.

As part of our team, therapists have immediate access to our referring providers’ patient records, allowing for optimal patient care and recovery. Our physicians and therapists collaborate to develop diagnostic-specific, evidence-based protocols driving optimal outcomes.

If you share our passion for providing the best possible care in the treatment of a wide variety of orthopedic conditions, then this is the career destination for you!

Position Summary

Provide efficient, quality-oriented occupational therapy patient care through an individualized program, including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, a home exercise program, education, and communication to maximize the patient's progress toward achieving functional goals.

• Great PTO Accrual that starts on your FIRST DAY of employment.
• Employer paid Life Insurance & Long Term Disability plan
• Robust CEU Package including PTO, stipend & MedBridge Subscription

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ability to project a professional image.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Ability to identify and implement components of the occupational therapy process.
• Identify learning needs and teach patients and families.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of teams and individuals.
• Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.
• Strong organizational, prioritizing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral degree in occupational therapy as evidenced by college diploma.
• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Occupational Therapist in the state of Louisiana.
• Open to active/pending state board licensures and those sitting for their board exam in the next six months.

Physicians Rehab Solution provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

This position requires a background check upon acceptance.