Occupational Therapist — Make a Real Difference

ochsner; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking an Occupational Therapist to plan, organize, and conduct treatment programs based on evaluation and medical referral, while maintaining patient records and adjusting plans as needed. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, a current OT license, BLS, and strong communication, organizational, and data-entry skills.

Some travel between facilities is required.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current OT license in the state of practice or eligibility for licensure by examination or reciprocity.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Performs age and diagnosis-appropriate evaluations and treatments.
• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies and procedures.
• Exhibits flexibility in department needs and participates in staff/committee projects.
• Attains productivity levels set by administration and pursues professional development.
• Participates in education and training of OT students.
• Adapts communication to patient population and obtains permission before procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Judgment & decision-making

Data entry

Windows applications

Travel between facilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Windows OS

Data entry systems

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking an Occupational Therapist to plan, organize, and conduct treatment programs based on evaluation and medical referral, while maintaining patient records and adjusting plans as needed. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, a current OT license, BLS, and strong communication, organizational, and data-entry skills.

Some travel between facilities is required.