Occupational Therapist | PRN

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Lake Charles (LA); In loco; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat inpatients referred for Occupational Therapy, prepare reports, and communicate patients progress to the care team. The role emphasizes functional assessments and goal setting to enhance independence in activities of daily living.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, documentation per IRF regulations, collaboration with other specialists, and guidance on adaptive equipment.

Competenze

• OT degree from an accredited program and licensure to practice in Louisiana.
• NBCOT certification and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to communicate well with patients, families and medical staff.

Mansioni

• Completes documentation and outcome measures for evaluations and progress notes.
• Assesses patient needs, sets functional goals, and provides direct care.
• Evaluates outcomes and consults with other specialists as needed.
• Educates patients and families on adaptive equipment options.
• Oversees care of assigned patients and supports staff and students.
• Promotes independence in Activities of Daily Living tasks.

Conoscenze

Documentation

Assessment

Direct patient care

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Formazione

OT degree (BS/MS/Doctorate)

NBCOT certification

Louisiana licensure

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DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats inpatients referred for Occupational Therapy Prepares reports and communicates patients progress to appropriate individuals

SUPERVISION

Reports directly to the Director of Physical Medicine

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Completes documentation outcome measures for evaluations daily weekly progress notes and discharge summaries as required by IRF regulations
• Assesses the functional needs of the patient and sets appropriate goals for that patient
• Provides direct patient care; evaluates outcomes; and consults with other specialists as needed
• Provides patientfamily with options for adaptive equipment
• Oversees the care of all assigned patients and all care givers rendering such care including support staff volunteers and students
• Promotes independence for Activities of Daily Living tasks

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• BS MS or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution
• Satisfactory completion of the examination by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy NBCOTCPR certification
• The necessary knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the population age groups that will be receiving services
• Current licensure to practice Occupational Therapy in state of Louisiana; Must maintain required hours of in service per year to meet requirements for CEUs as stipulated by the State Board that governs the profession of Occupational Therapy
• Ability to communicate well with patient family peers and medical personnel

Physical Demands

Work Environment Work is medium preferably up to 50 pounds of lifting or carrying without help or over 50 pounds with help Included is handling patients of all weights with help as needed to perform transfers bed mobility getting into equipment and getting into and out of clothingPositions required include standing and walking on a frequent basis; sitting kneeling and stair climbing on an occasional basis; stooping and bending on a frequent basis to assist patients; overhead reach on occasional basis; pushingpulling on a frequent basis including wheelchairs and pulling or tugging on patientsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

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