Occupational Therapist

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

FSA/HSA

401k Matching

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid STD & LTD

Wellness Program Incentives

Employee Referral Bonus

EAP

Teladoc

Job summary

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the PACE interdisciplinary team in New Orleans. The OT will regularly inform the team about participants’ medical, functional, and psychosocial conditions and contribute to the plan of care.

The role includes initial assessments, annual reassessments, and ongoing documentation per policy, with responsibilities extending to supervising aides and staff implementing treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an OT curriculum accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• At least one year experience serving frail/elderly populations.
• Louisiana OT license required; valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Inform the multidisciplinary team about medical, functional, and psychosocial status of participants.
• Contribute to development and execution of plans of care.
• Perform annual reassessments or as conditions dictate; document changes in medical records.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Assessment & care planning

Documentation

Education

OT degree

Job description

Who We Are:

We help our neighbors meet immediate needs and face long-term challenges. We steward our resources with transparency and efficiency. Together, we create a community where everyone is able to live with dignity and hope. Impelled by the love and teaching of Jesus Christ, while respecting the dignity and potential of all people, we collaborate to offer life-giving programs, advocate for the voiceless and empower the vulnerable to foster a just society. Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans (CCANO) has been an open door, a warm welcome, dry ground, a defending voice, and a hand up for generations of Louisiana residents. Our shared stories and strong roots help a diverse community stand tall together. Meeting the needs of the whole person is our continued commitment.

What You'll Do:

Per PACE Regulation Section 460.104:

• As a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary team, the occupational therapist is responsible for the following:
  
  
  
  • Regularly informing the interdisciplinary team of the medical, functional, and psychosocial condition of each participant
  
  
  • Remaining alert to pertinent input from other team members, participants, and caregivers
  
  
  • Documenting changes of a participant's condition in the participant's medical record consistent with documentation policies established by the medical director
  
  
  
  


• Each occupational therapist is responsible for the following:
  
  
  
  • An initial comprehensive assessment
  
  
  • Participation in the development of a plan of care
  
  
  • Annual reassessments or as a participant's condition dictates
    
    
    
    • Unscheduled reassessments take place either due to a change in participant status or at the request of the participant or designated representative
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

Additional Essential Functions:

• Develops treatment program when indicated, sets goals and provides treatment.


• Provides training to family members, friends, and PACE staff members for those parts of the treatment plan that can be carried out by them.


• Provides supervision to program aides and other staff who are implementing an OT treatment program.


• Reviews assessments and discharges participants when appropriate.

Perks!

• Medical, Dental, Vision


• FSA, HSA


• Indemnity Plans


• 401k Matching


• Company Paid Life Insurance


• Company Paid STD & LTD


• Wellness Program Incentives


• Employee Referral Bonus


• EAP


• Teladoc and sooo much more!

What You'll Bring:

Graduate of an OT curriculum accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Occupational Therapy Association. At least one year experience as occupational therapist working with a frail/elderly population. Must be licensed as an occupational therapist in Louisiana, valid driver's license and reliable transportation.