Occupational Therapist - FT

DeKalb Health; Lutcher (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. James Parish Hospital in Lutcher, LA is seeking an Occupational Therapist to perform comprehensive evaluation, plan treatment, and deliver interventions for pediatric and adult patients across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Collaborate with families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team to develop evidence-based plans of care, document progress, and educate patients on maintaining functional independence. The role emphasizes clinical judgment, teamwork, and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program with a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.
• Current Louisiana license to practice Occupational Therapy.
• Active BLS certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients/clients as clinically necessary.
• Perform evaluations following physician orders per policy.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary care plans and coordinate treatment.
• Provide age-appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Evaluate patient response and provide feedback to the team.
• Document patient care progress in collaboration with OT Assistant.
• Educate patients and families on tasks/resources for functional independence.
• Supervise OT Assistants, OT students, and rehab techs per regulations.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Patient education

Education

OT degree (Bachelor/Master/Doctorate)

Job description

• Location 1645 Lutcher Avenue,Lutcher, LA, 70071,United States
• Job Category Clinical Staff
• Employee Type Full Time

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Occupational Therapist shall be responsible for comprehensive evaluation, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions for pediatric and adult patients across inpatient and outpatient settings. The Occupational Therapist collaborates with patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized, evidence-based plans of care that promote functional independence, safety, and quality of life. The Occupational Therapist contributes to quality improvement, program development, clinical problem solving, and productivity initiatives while maintaining professional, ethical, and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, adaptability, communication, teamwork, and a commitment to high-quality patient-centered care.

Job Duties:

• Complete screening on patients/clients as clinically necessary.
• Patient/client evaluation is completed following receipt of physician's order, per policy and procedure.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary care plans and coordinate treatment with other disciplines.
• Provide clinically and age-appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Evaluate patient response to treatment and provide feedback to the rest of the team.
• Document the course of patient care including progress made and continuing need for treatment in collaboration with Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Provide patient and family education on tasks and resources that will assist with continued functional independence.
• Supervision of occupational therapy assistants, occupational therapy students, and rehab techs, in accordance with the most stringent of regulations and guidelines

Requirements

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy (OT) program with a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current license to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Louisiana
• Active BLS certification or able to obtain within 90 days of hire

Preferred:

• 1 to 3 years of experience treating patients in an OT setting

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8-Hour shifts

Summary

Thank you for your interest in joining our hospital family. St. James Parish Hospital is centrally located directly between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Our beautiful facility is a community hospital that serves the River Parishes - known for great food, big families, and a vibrant history. We invite you to learn more about our hospital, family-like culture , and amazing benefits . Follow us on Facebook to stay connected and learn about future career opportunities.