Occupational Therapist Burn FT

100 LCMC Health; Branchville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Deliver healthcare with heart

Give people a reason to smile

Put some love in your work

Lagniappe in everything you do

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join University Medical Center in Louisiana. You will lead OT services, evaluate patients, set measurable goals, and implement evidence-based interventions to promote independence and recovery.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists to ensure safe, effective care across the continuum. In this role you will educate patients and families, document outcomes, and participate in quality improvement initiatives within a

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy (OT) License through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME).
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead with Purpose: oversee occupational therapy services and collaborate with the care team to drive outcomes.
• Deliver Exceptional Patient Care: perform evaluations, set goals, create plans, and adjust treatment based on progress.

Skills

OT License

BLS Certification

Job description

Your job is more than a job. Make Everyday Victories Extraordinary As an Occupational Therapist, no two days are ever the same. Every day brings a new opportunity to help patients regain the skills, confidence, and independence needed to live life to the fullest. Whether recovering from a stroke, traumatic injury, neurological condition, or other life-changing event, your patients count on you to transform challenges into milestones and everyday activities into extraordinary achievements. You are more than a therapist. You are a coach, advocate, educator, motivator, and champion for recovery. Through your clinical expertise, compassion, and unwavering dedication, you empower patients to overcome obstacles and celebrate progress at every step of their rehabilitation journey. We recognize the incredible impact you make and are committed to supporting you with the resources, benefits, and professional environment you need to thrive. Your unique combination of experience, knowledge, empathy, and passion for patient care is what sets you apart—and we can’t wait to see the difference you'll make on our team.

Your Everyday Impact

Lead with Purpose

Prioritize, coordinate, and oversee occupational therapy services for your patients. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to drive exceptional patient outcomes. Promote and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families, and caregivers. Consult with leadership when additional support is needed to ensure timely, safe, and effective patient care.

Deliver Exceptional Patient Care

Perform comprehensive evaluations and interpret assessment findings. Establish measurable goals and create individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs. Implement evidence-based interventions and adjust treatment plans based on patient progress. Reassess, revise, and celebrate milestones throughout the rehabilitation process.

Educate & Empower

Guide patients and families through each stage of recovery with education, encouragement, and support. Teach occupational therapy skills and techniques that promote independence both during hospitalization and at home. Connect patients and caregivers with appropriate resources and continuum-of-care services.

Advocate & Communicate

Serve as a trusted resource for patients and families by addressing questions, concerns, and changes in condition. Ensure continuity of care through clear, timely communication with all members of the healthcare team. Foster an exceptional experience for every patient and family you serve.

Document & Improve

Accurately document evaluations, treatment plans, progress, goals, and charges using approved documentation standards. Maintain detailed treatment plans with measurable short- and long-term objectives. Participate in Performance Improvement (PI) initiatives and contribute ideas to advance clinical excellence.

Be a Team Player

Share knowledge and best practices with fellow OT professionals. Support colleagues and contribute to a collaborative, positive work environment. Step in and help where needed—because great teams succeed together.

What Makes You Successful

You combine clinical excellence with genuine compassion. You are passionate about helping individuals regain independence, improve quality of life, and achieve goals they never thought possible.

Qualifications Required

• Current Occupational Therapy (OT) License through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME)
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Join Us

If you're driven by purpose, inspired by patient success stories, and passionate about helping others reclaim their independence, we'd love to meet you. Bring your expertise, your heart, and your unique approach to patient care—and help us create life-changing outcomes every day.

WORK SHIFT: Variable Hours (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community

LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary.

About University Medical Center

University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health's incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region's safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+.

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

About LCMC Health

One-of-a-kind care comes from one-of-a-kind people. At LCMC Health, our people are the magic ingredient that makes our care so extra-extraordinary. We are compassionate, driven, and dedicated to bringing a little something extra to healthcare and to the people of New Orleans and beyond. If you're the kind of person who believes that our community deserves the best and that healthcare needs a little more heart, we want you to be a part of our family. From medical roles to administrative positions, every person on our team plays a part in our mission: to provide health, care, and education beyond extraordinary. Let's make every day extraordinary, together.