Occupational Therapist Float FT

LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Metairie, Louisiana is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide patient care and rehabilitation services. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy and a valid Louisiana OT license. Responsibilities include developing and implementing treatment plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient independence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited curriculum in Occupational Therapy.
• Occupational Therapy (OT) license in the State of Louisiana.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead prioritization and coordination of occupational therapy for patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members for excellent outcomes.
• Monitor and engage with patients and families about significant events.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient education

Assessment and treatment planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy license in Louisiana

Tools

American Heart Association BLS certification

Job description

Your job is more than a job. As an Occupational Therapist, your typical day is anything but typical as you work with your patients to achieve the everyday, ordinary activities that most take for granted.

The ordinary becomes extraordinary as you help your patients achieve the highest possible level of independence following a brain injury, a physical trauma, or a stroke.

You live and give your all without hesitation because you know what it takes to motivate and inspire your patient’s rehabilitative journey. We love that about you and we’re here to support and champion you with the tools, benefits, and resources that highlight the value of your one-of-a-kind approach to healthcare.

Your Everyday

• Take the lead: prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all occupational therapy for your patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and work alongside physicians, nurses, and therapists to ensure excellent occupational initiatives and outcomes.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
• Monitor and engage with your patients, families, and appropriate care team members concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns.
• Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
• Advise and consult with supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
• Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services and teaching patient and/or family members occupational therapy skills and techniques better facilitate functional abilities both during the hospitalization and within their home environment.
• Implement, evaluate and interpret assessment findings, set goals, and demonstrate effective utilization of staff resources and patient input.
• Develop a treatment plan that is appropriate for the diagnosis and implement treatment plan with appropriate modifications as needed while reassessing and revising goals as indicated by patient's progress.
• Use approved terminology, forms, and accurately document charges according to services provided.
• Document treatment plans including measurable short-term goals for patient progress.
• Participate in assigned PI committee activities and share information with OT staff.
• Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.

The Must-Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited curriculum in Occupational Therapy.
• Occupational Therapy (OT) license in the State of Louisiana through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME).
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

About LCMC Health

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.

About East Jefferson General Hospital

East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years.

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

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.