Occupational Therapist (Inpatient) PRN - OLG Ortho

3M HEALTHCARE; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

3M HEALTHCARE in Lafayette, LA seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluatepatients and provide inpatient treatment programs based on physician orders from inpatient providers. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure patients receive appropriate post-acute or home care to meet patient-specific goals.

Responsibilities include performing evaluations, delivering treatment programs, assessing progress, documenting outcomes, and maintaining records while traveling between facilities as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy is required.
• Experience: none required; preferred: prior OT experience.
• Current OT license, eligibility by examination or reciprocity, and BLS from AHA.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and deliver inpatient treatment programs per physician orders.
• Assess response to treatment and adjust plans to improve outcomes and safety.
• Maintain patient records according to documentation standards.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Organizational

Judgment

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s in OT

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluatepatients and provide inpatient treatment programs based upon physician orders from inpatient providers. The role collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure patients receive the most appropriate level of post‑acute or home care to achieve identified, patient‑specific goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations and deliver treatment programs to facilitate patient‑specific goals.
• Assess patient response to treatment and recommend changes to the treatment plan to improve outcomes and maintain safety.
• Maintain patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure treatment protocols contribute to overall hospital quality and safety targets and achieve patient safety outcomes.
• Adapt behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy and appropriate communication style.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy.
• Experience: None required.
• Preferred: Prior experience as an occupational therapist.
• Certifications: Current occupational therapy license in the state of practice, eligibility for licensure by examination, or reciprocity from another state. Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • 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.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work.
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided.
• Occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.
• Risk of exposure to hazardous medications or waste.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.