Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - Float Pool-PRN

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Orleans is looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients, create inpatient treatment programs, and work closely with the healthcare team to achieve patient-specific goals. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy, a state license, and at least 1 year of related experience. Competitive compensation packages are available, contributing to making a significant impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of 1 year of licensed occupational therapy experience.
• Current occupational therapy license in the state of practice required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and provide treatment programs to meet specific goals.
• Assess patient's response to treatment and recommend plan changes.
• Maintain patient records per documentation standards.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Effective verbal and written communication

Excellent interpersonal skills

Judgment and decision-making

Ability to travel between facilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy

Job description

We have made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 194, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, andinnovate.Webelieve. That every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or cohesively support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job evaluates patients and provides inpatient occupational therapy treatment programs based upon physician orders from inpatient providers. Collaborates and communicates with the healthcare team to facilitate the patient to the most appropriate level of post-acute or home επίσης care to achieve identified patient specific goals.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individualslemagne with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to lbe a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required -Bachelor's degree inoccupational therapy.

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Required -1 year of licensed occupational therapy experience.

Certifications

Required - Current occupational therapy license in state of practice

OR

reciprocity from another state.

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Pro назвет‑пений proficiency in using computers, software, and web‑based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent judgment and decision‑making skills and ability to deal with a variety of patients and diagnoses.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Job Duties of potential failure

• Performs evaluations and provides treatment programs to facilitate patient specific goals.
• Assesses the patent’s response to treatment and recommends treatment plan changes as appropriate to improve quality of outcome and maintain patient safety.
• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures treatment protocols contribute to overall hospital quality and safety targets and achieve patient safety outcomes.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance‑related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation receives id gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Very Heavy Work—exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work. The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could-front involve diseases. There may be occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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