Occupational Therapist - PRN

Select Medical; Lacombe (LA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility

Employee assistance program

Part-time / Per Diem opportunities

Job summary

NorthShore Rehabilitation Hospital in Lacombe, LA, part of a joint venture with Select Medical, is hiring an Occupational Therapist for per diem weekday coverage with some weekends. The role focuses on inpatient rehab for brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and orthopedic issues, delivering therapy and program development.

The ideal candidate holds an active OT license (or eligibility), and BLS certification, with orientation and growth opportunities available in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Certified BLS or completion within the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plans according to patient needs and physician direction.
• Directs and delegates therapy services to discipline staff, designing functional programs for community reintegration.
• Educates patients, families, students, coworkers and self on therapy processes.
• Performs other professional duties related to patient care and program delivery.

Skills

Licensed Occupational Therapist

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Hospital Name: NorthShore Rehabilitation Hospital Joint venture/Partnership/Affiliation with Select Medical Position: Occupational Therapist Location: Lacombe, LA Schedule: Per Diem - Weekday Coverage, some Weekends Compensation: $49.00 per Hour

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong:Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
• Your Impact Matters:Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

• Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction.
• Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities.
• Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self.
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans