Occupational Therapist-Outpatient Pediatrics- Boh Center

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks an Occupational Therapist to deliver therapy treatment, evaluate patients, and develop treatment plans based on specific goals. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and a current license in Louisiana.

Responsibilities include assessing patient progress, maintaining documentation standards, and assisting in program development. Candidates must be proficient in using healthcare software and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop treatment plans.
• Monitor quality of care metrics and assess progress.
• Maintain patient records according to standards.
• Assist in program development to meet patient needs.

Skills

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

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Excellent judgment and decision-making skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Flexibility with fluctuating schedules

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy

Job description

Job Description

This role functions autonomously to deliver occupational therapy treatment, either through referral or direct to consumer. The employee evaluates patients, develops treatment plans, assesses progress toward treatment goals, and monitors quality of care metrics. The employee assists in program development and enhancement to meet patient and community needs.

Education

Required - Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy.

Work Experience

Required - None.

Certifications

Required - 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 to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills in order to deal with a variety of patients and diagnoses.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain flexible with fluctuating schedules based on patient demand.

Job Duties

• Performs evaluations and provides treatment programs to facilitate patient specific goals.
• Assesses the patent's response to treatment and recommends treatment plan changes as appropriate.
• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
• Attains established productivity levels set forth by administration, including but not limited to access to care, patient experience and quality.
• Assists in program development and enhancement to meet patient and community needs.
• 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 assigned.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Very Heavy Work – Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area and has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste.

Compliance and Equal Opportunity

The employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. 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.