Occupational Therapist, OTR – PRN

Jobtailor; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide direct patient care in a hospital setting, planning and implementing age-appropriate treatment programs based on OT principles. The role includes contributing to the development of occupational therapy services and adapting to the needs of PAM Health System facilities.

Applicants should hold an OT license in the state, maintain BLS certification, and show willingness to learn, with a preference for those with inpatient experience and at

Qualifications

• Licensed as OT in the state where the hospital or clinic resides.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Prior inpatient hospital experience or a desire and commitment to learn.
• One (1) year of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care.
• Plan and implement specific, age-appropriate treatment programs for individual patients according to occupational therapy principles and practices.
• Contribute to the further development of occupational therapy services.
• Remain flexible to meet the needs of the PAM Health System across different facilities.

Skills

Patient Care

Treatment Program Implementation

Occupational Therapy Practices

Clinical Assessment

Rehabilitation Techniques

Flexibility

Commitment to Learning

Collaboration

Education

OT License

BLS Certification

Job description

• Provide direct patient care
• Plan and implement specific, age-appropriate treatment programs for individual patients according to occupational therapy principles and practices
• Contribute to the further development of occupational therapy services
• Remain flexible to meet the needs of the PAM Health System across different facilities

Requirements

• Licensed as OT in the state where the hospital or clinic resides
• Current BLS certification required
• Prior inpatient hospital experience or a desire and commitment to learn
• One (1) year of clinical experience preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in providing direct patient care and implementing age-appropriate treatment programs based on occupational therapy principles. Committed to the development of occupational therapy services and adaptable to meet the needs of various healthcare facilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Licensed Occupational Therapist
• BLS Certification
• Inpatient Hospital Experience
• Clinical Experience
• Occupational Therapy Principles

Hard Skills

• Patient Care
• Treatment Program Implementation
• Occupational Therapy Practices
• Clinical Assessment
• Rehabilitation Techniques

Soft Skills

• Flexibility
• Commitment to Learning
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy License
• BLS Certification

Industry Keywords

• Occupational Therapy
• Patient Treatment
• Healthcare Services
• Clinical Environment