Occupational Therapist Lead - Outpatient

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New Orleans seeks a Lead Occupational Therapist responsible for delivering comprehensive occupational therapy to patients. This role requires advanced degrees in occupational therapy and a passion for patient care, alongside a minimum of two years of experience. You will manage treatment plans and assist with training staff while fostering a supportive community environment. With a focus on independence and quality of life for patients, this position offers the chance to impact lives positively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist by Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy services to patients.
• Coordinates training for new staff and volunteers.
• Develops and implements treatment plans.

Skills

Occupational therapy

Patient care

Clinical resource management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Your job is more than a job. The Lead Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services to all patients including evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, education and documentation. Works with patients to help them achieve a fulfilled and satisfied state in life through the use of purposeful activity or interventions designed to achieve occupational outcomes which promote health, prevent injury or disability to develop, improve, sustain or restore the highest possible level of independence. Provides oversight and serve as point person for the clinical staff in their discipline. Participates in the hiring process and provide orientation for new hires.

General Duties

• Onboarding and Training of new staff:
• Assists with clinical educational requirements for staff, including completion of hospital defined competencies.
• Assists Manager with completion of clinical competency in specific discipline.
• Coordinate Volunteers for area: Establishes and maintains volunteer schedules in the area of practice.
• Coordinate supplies and ordering for area: Coordinates ordering of supplies, forms, test materials with designated person to complete orders.
• Patient Care: Chooses appropriate forms of evaluation. Interprets evaluation findings. Sets goals according to findings and patient input.
• Implementation of treatment plan: Develops a treatment plan that is appropriate for the diagnosis and population of the patient. Implements treatment plan with appropriate modifications as needed. Re-assesses, revises goals and treatment plan as indicated by patient\'s status.
• Clinical Resource for Department: Stays abreast with professional trends, maintains growth and licensure. Acts as go to person for discipline or area specific general questions.

Experience Qualifications

• 2 years of experience Occupational therapy (CHNOLA)

Education Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor\'s Degree OT (CHNOLA)
• Required: Doctoral Degree OT (CHNOLA)
• Required: Master\'s Degree OT (CHNOLA)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification Name: Occupational Therapist
• Required
• Issuer: Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
• Licensure Specialty: Licensure
• Entity: CHNOLA

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

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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

You are welcome here.

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.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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