Occupational Therapist (Inpatient) PRN - OLG Ortho

Ochsner Health; Lafayette (LA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ochsner Health in Lafayette, Louisiana, is looking for an Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients and provide treatment programs based on physician orders. This role includes collaborating with a healthcare team to facilitate optimal post-acute care. A Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and a current occupational therapy license are required. The position also prefers prior experience in the field, while strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Join us to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Current occupational therapy license in the state of practice or eligibility for licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Prior experience as an occupational therapist is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Evaluate patients and provide treatment programs.
• Assess patient treatment responses and recommend changes.
• Maintain patient records according to standards.
• Ensure treatment protocols contribute to hospital quality.
• Adapt behavior to specific patient populations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Connaissances

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications

Effective verbal communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Good judgment and decision-making skills

Ability to travel between facilities

Formation

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy

Description du poste

Job Summary

This role 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 care to achieve identified patient‑specific goals.

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy.

Work Experience

• None required
• Prior experience as an occupational therapist is preferred

Certifications

• Current occupational therapy license in the state of practice, or eligibility for licensure by examination, or reciprocity from another state
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• 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

• Performs evaluations and provides treatment programs to facilitate patient‑specific goals
• Assesses the patient’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

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions include frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally up to 100 pounds of force. The job requires working in a patient care area and exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous medications. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.