Occupational Therapist PRN

LCMC Health; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee wellness programs

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Supportive work environment

Job summary

LCMC Health in Covington, Louisiana, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to lead and coordinate patient therapy. The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring safe environments, and engaging with patients and families for optimal care outcomes.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy, possess an OT license in Louisiana, and have current BLS certification. Join LCMC Health to deliver personalized care and make a difference.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited curriculum in Occupational Therapy.
• Occupational Therapy license in the State of Louisiana through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead in coordinating all occupational therapy for patients.
• Collaborate with team members and work alongside physicians and nurses.
• Monitor and engage with patients and families regarding care.

Skills

Leadership in Occupational Therapy

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Patient education

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy license in Louisiana

American Heart Association BLS certification

Job description

Your job is more than a job.

Your Everyday

• Take the lead: prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all occupational therapy for your patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and work alongside physicians, nurses, and therapists to ensure excellent occupational initiatives and outcomes.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
• Monitor and engage with your patients, families, and appropriate care team members concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns.
• Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
• Advise and consult with supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
• Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services and teaching patient and/or family members occupational therapy skills and techniques better facilitate functional abilities both during the hospitalization and within their home environment.
• Implement, evaluate and interpret assessment findings, set goals, and demonstrate effective utilization of staff resources and patient input.
• Develop a treatment plan that is appropriate for the diagnosis and implement treatment plan with appropriate modifications as needed while reassessing and revising goals as indicated by patient's progress.
• Use approved terminology, forms, and accurately document charges according to services provided.
• Document treatment plans including measurable short-term goals for patient progress.
• Participate in assigned PI committee activities and share information with OT staff.
• Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.

Must‑Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited curriculum in Occupational Therapy.
• Occupational Therapy (OT) license in the State of Louisiana through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME).
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size‑fits‑all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.