Occupational Therapist - PRN

Neuromedical Center Rehabilitation Hospital; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Baton Rouge is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to work in inpatient rehabilitation. The role involves conducting comprehensive evaluations and establishing treatment plans to aid patients with neurological conditions. Effective communication skills are essential for maintaining continuity of care. Candidates must have a Master's degree and be licensed in Louisiana, with at least one year of experience. This position aims to maximize patient recovery and functional ability.

Qualifications

• Must be an Occupational Therapist with a current Louisiana license.
• Master's Degree required for the role.
• One year of experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive evaluations of patients.
• Establish treatment plans of care for patients.
• Provide appropriate occupational therapy treatments.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Occupational therapy treatment planning

Neurorehabilitation

Cognitive skills improvement

Education

Master's Degree

Current Louisiana occupational therapy license

Job description

The NeuroMedical Center Rehabilitation Hospital is in search of a PRN Occupational Therapist to work in the inpatient rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities

The occupational therapist must be able to effectively complete comprehensive evaluations, establish treatment plans of care, and provide appropriate occupational therapy treatments to patients with a variety of neurological diagnosis and impairments. The focus of occupational therapy in inpatient rehabilitation is to maximize each patient's recovery and level of functional ability including but not limited to: neuromuscular recovery (through neurorehabilitation), functional mobility skills improvement, activities of daily living skills and independent activities of daily living skills improvement, cognitive skills improvement and proper use of adaptive equipment as needed.

This position also requires effective communication skills to provide continuity of care between therapists and treatment sessions, to educate, and train caregivers, and to provide an interdisciplinary team approach to each patient's care.

Qualifications

• Must be an Occupational Therapist with a current Louisiana license.
• Master's Degree
• One year or more experience