Occupational Therapist

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat inpatients referred for Occupational Therapy. You will prepare reports and communicate patient progress to the care team, and help patients relearn daily living activities with optimal independence.

The role involves direct patient care, collaboration with physicians and therapists, and guidance on adaptive equipment to support recovery and ADL independence.

Qualifications

• BS, MS or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• NBCOT certification is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• Louisiana licensure to practice Occupational Therapy is required.

Responsibilities

• Completes documentation such as evaluations, daily/weekly Progress notes, and discharge summaries per IRF regulations.
• Assesses functional needs and sets patient-specific goals.
• Provides direct patient care and evaluates outcomes; consults with other specialists as needed.
• Provides patient/family with adaptive equipment options.
• Oversees care of assigned patients, care givers, staff, volunteers and students.
• Promotes independence for activities of daily living.

Skills

Documentation

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Assessment of needs

Adaptive equipment counseling

Education

OT degree (BS/MS/Doctorate)

NBCOT certification

CPR certification

Louisiana OT licensure

Job description

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

• The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats inpatients referred for Occupational Therapy. Prepares reports and communicates patient's progress to appropriate individuals.

SUPERVISION

Reports directly to the Director of Physical Medicine

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Completes documentation outcome measures for evaluations, daily, weekly progress notes and discharge summaries as required by IRF regulations.
• Assesses the functional needs of the patient and sets appropriate goals for that patient.
• Provides direct patient care; evaluates outcomes; and consults with other specialists, as needed.
• Provides patient/family with options for adaptive equipment.
• Oversees the care of all assigned patients and all care givers rendering such care, including support staff, volunteers and students.
• Promotes independence for Activities of Daily Living tasks.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• BS, MS or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Satisfactory completion of the examination by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• CPR certification.
• The necessary knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the population age groups that will be receiving services.
• Current licensure to practice Occupational Therapy in state of Louisiana; Must maintain required hours of in-service per year to meet requirements for CEU's as stipulated by the State Board that governs the profession of Occupational Therapy.
• Ability to communicate well with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work is medium, preferably up to 50 pounds of lifting or carrying without help or over 50 pounds with help. Included is handling patients of all weights, with help as needed, to perform transfers, bed mobility, getting into equipment, and getting into and out of clothing.
• Positions required include standing and walking on a frequent basis; sitting, kneeling, and stair climbing on an occasional basis; stooping and bending on a frequent basis to assist patients; overhead reach on occasional basis; pushing/pulling on a frequent basis including wheelchairs, and pulling or tugging on patients.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

"Experience Memorial" is more than a slogan, it's the care we provide our patients and it's the commitment to our community and our team members. As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated.

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