Occupational Therapist (PRN)

Iberia Medical Center; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Iberia Medical Center in New Iberia, LA is seeking Occupational Therapists for PRN positions to support inpatient and outpatient rehab services and help patients reach maximum potential.

Under the Director of Rehab Services, provide evaluations, treatment planning, and ongoing reassessment while coordinating scheduling and documentation. Candidates must have a baccalaureate degree in OT and a Louisiana OT license; experience in inpatient/outpatient settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational therapy from an accredited program.
• Current valid Occupational Therapy license in Louisiana (or temporary permit).
• Experience with clinical rotations or inpatient/outpatient settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop treatment plans.
• Treat and monitor patients; reassess progress.
• Supervise delivery of treatment and coordinate care.
• Assist director of rehab with policies and procedures.
• Assist with scheduling of patients and document patient care.
• Support daily operations of inpatient and outpatient rehab services.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational therapy

Louisiana OT license

Job description

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.

IMC is currently hiring an Occupational Therapist (OT) for PRN positions.Underthe general supervision of the Director of Rehab Services, the Occupational Therapistwill evaluate patient needs, develop appropriate treatment plans, beresponsible for organizing and conducting medically necessary occupationaltherapy to restore function, prevent disability, decrease pain, and promotehealing following disease, injury or sickness.The Occupational therapist will help the patient reach his/her maximumpotential and assume a place in society while learning to live within thelimits of his/her capabilities. Thiswill be done in a variety of settings including outpatient, and inpatient. The therapist will need knowledge andcompetency to provide care based on physical, psycho-social, education level,and safety concerns for neonate, infant, toddler, adolescent, adult andgeriatric populations.

PRINCIPLE TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate patients
• Treat patients
• Monitor and assess patients
• Supervise delivery of treatment to patients
• Reassess patients
• Assist director of rehab withdevelopment of policies and procedures
• Assist with scheduling of patients
• Documentation of patient care
• Assist with daily operations ofoutpatient and inpatient rehab services

WORK HOURS: Scheduleswill fluctuate significantly based on patient volume and needs but normal hoursof delivery of occupational therapy services will be 8am –5pm Mon-Fri.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.EDUCATION

Minimum of a baccalaureate degree inOccupational therapy from an accredited school.

2.LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

Current valid Occupational TherapyLicense in Louisiana, or a temporary permit granted by LSBME.

3.TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Successful completion of long termclinical rotations in inpatient and outpatient environments from an accreditedOT school, or one year of recent experience in inpatient, outpatient , orNursing home.

4.JOB KNOWLEDGE

• knowledge of OT delivery throughoutpatient lifespan, neonate through geriatric.
• Knowledge of outpatient therapy servicesincluding delivery of modalities.
• Knowledge of acute OT for inpatientservices.
• Knowledge of home health OT services.

Iberia Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.