Occupational Therapist PRN

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans, LA is seeking an Occupational Therapist to lead OT services, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and promote safe, patient-centered rehabilitation. You will evaluate, plan, implement, and monitor care to help patients regain independence and quality of life.

You will educate patients and families, document progress, and support continuous improvement in a dynamic rehab setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed occupational therapist in Louisiana (LSBME).
• AHA Basic Life Support certification current.
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and oversee OT services for patients.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and therapists to optimize outcomes.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Perform evaluations and create measurable, individualized treatment plans.
• Implement evidence-based interventions and adjust plans as needed.
• Reassess progress and celebrate milestones throughout rehab.
• Educate patients and families to promote independence at hospital and home.
• Document evaluations, plans, progress, and charges accurately.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Patient empowerment

Motivation & education

Education

Louisiana OT license (LSBME)

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

Make Everyday Victories Extraordinary

Your job is more than a job.

As an Occupational Therapist, no two days are ever the same. Every day brings a new opportunity to help patients regain the skills, confidence, and independence needed to live life to the fullest. Whether recovering from a stroke, traumatic injury, neurological condition, or other life-changing event, your patients count on you to transform challenges into milestones and everyday activities into extraordinary achievements.

You are more than a therapist. You are a coach, advocate, educator, motivator, and champion for recovery. Through your clinical expertise, compassion, and unwavering dedication, you empower patients to overcome obstacles and celebrate progress at every step of their rehabilitation journey.

We recognize the incredible impact you make and are committed to supporting you with the resources, benefits, and professional environment you need to thrive. Your unique combination of experience, knowledge, empathy, and passion for patient care is what sets you apart—and we can’t wait to see the difference you’ll make on our team.

Your Everyday Impact

Lead with Purpose

• Prioritize, coordinate, and oversee occupational therapy services for your patients.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to drive exceptional patient outcomes.
• Promote and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families, and caregivers.
• Consult with leadership when additional support is needed to ensure timely, safe, and effective patient care.

Deliver Exceptional Patient Care

• Perform comprehensive evaluations and interpret assessment findings.
• Establish measurable goals and create individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs.
• Implement evidence-based interventions and adjust treatment plans based on patient progress.
• Reassess, revise, and celebrate milestones throughout the rehabilitation process.

Educate & Empower

• Guide patients and families through each stage of recovery with education, encouragement, and support.
• Teach occupational therapy skills and techniques that promote independence both during hospitalization and at home.
• Connect patients and caregivers with appropriate resources and continuum-of-care services.

Advocate & Communicate

• Serve as a trusted resource for patients and families by addressing questions, concerns, and changes in condition.
• Ensure continuity of care through clear, timely communication with all members of the healthcare team.
• Foster an exceptional experience for every patient and family you serve.

Document & Improve

• Accurately document evaluations, treatment plans, progress, goals, and charges using approved documentation standards.
• Maintain detailed treatment plans with measurable short- and long-term objectives.
• Participate in Performance Improvement (PI) initiatives and contribute ideas to advance clinical excellence.

Be a Team Player

• Share knowledge and best practices with fellow OT professionals.
• Support colleagues and contribute to a collaborative, positive work environment.
• Step in and help where needed - because great teams succeed together.

What Makes You Successful

You combine clinical excellence with genuine compassion. You are passionate about helping individuals regain independence, improve quality of life, and achieve goals they never thought possible.

• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
• Commitment to teamwork and continuous improvement
• Passion for helping patients achieve their highest level of independence
• Ability to motivate, educate, and empower patients throughout their rehabilitation journey

Required

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy (OT) License through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME)
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Join Us

If you're driven by purpose, inspired by patient success stories, and passionate about helping others reclaim their independence, we'd love to meet you. Bring your expertise, your heart, and your unique approach to patient care—and help us create life-changing outcomes every day.

Work Shift

Variable Hours (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary

Touro

Touro, at the forefront of medical excellence within LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been regionally recognized for 165 years as one of New Orleans' most enduring healthcare monuments. It's where babies come from and New Orleanians are cared for. Learn more about Touro and our Leapfrog "Grade A" Hospital Safety distinction

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

You are welcome here.

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.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.