Occupational Therapist (OT), Outpatient

Memorial Physician Practices; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the outpatient rehab team at West Jefferson Medical Center. This full-time role focuses on evaluating patients, creating treatment plans, and enhancing daily living activities to promote functional independence.

Requirements include a graduate OT degree, current OT license, CPR, and inpatient rehab experience preferred. Join a collaborative team dedicated to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Experience in inpatient rehab preferred.
• Current license to practice occupational therapy.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient conditions and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve daily living activities.
• Document treatment sessions and patient progress.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and families on care planning.
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques and equipment.
• Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation skills

Education

Graduate OT program

Tools

Rehab documentation systems

Job description

Occupational Therapist
West Jefferson Medical Center - Outpatient

Full-Time

Join our outpatient rehabilitation team at WJMC as a full-timeOccupational Therapist and make a meaningful impact in the lives of the patients and communities we serve.

AtWest Jefferson Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As aOccupational Therapist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute:

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients and developing treatment plans that promote the ability to perform daily activities and improve functional independence.

Essential Functions

• Evaluate patient conditions and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' daily living skills.
• Document treatment sessions and patient progress accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and families on care planning.
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques and equipment.
• Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

• Strong interpersonal and documentation skills required.
• Familiarity with rehab documentation systems preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Education: Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Experience: Experience in inpatient rehab preferred.
• License: Current license to practice occupational therapy.
• Certifications: CPR certification required.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage

• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.