Occupational Therapist - PRN

Northshore Rehabilitation Hospital; Lacombe (LA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

NorthShore Rehabilitation Hospital in Lacombe, LA is seeking an Occupational Therapist for per diem weekday coverage with some weekend shifts. This inpatient setting is part of a joint venture with Select Medical, addressing brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and other neurological and orthopedic conditions.

The role involves evaluating patients, creating and adjusting treatment plans, directing therapy services, educating patients and families, and supporting successful return to community

Qualifications

• Current and valid state licensure as an Occupational Therapist is required.
• Certified BLS or completion within 90 days of employment is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plans.
• Delegates and directs all therapy services for assigned patients, designing functional programs to restore community activities.
• Educates patients, families, students, colleagues and self on therapy-related topics.
• Performs other professional duties related to patient care and program delivery.

Skills

State licensure

BLS certification

Job description

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
• 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.

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.