Occupational Therapist PRN

100 LCMC Health; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

100 LCMC Health is looking for an Occupational Therapist to work with patients towards independence following injuries. Key responsibilities include prioritizing care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and educating patients and families on therapy techniques.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy and relevant state licensing. This role is crucial in ensuring excellent patient outcomes and effective care management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited curriculum in Occupational Therapy.
• Occupational Therapy (OT) license in the State of Louisiana through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME).
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize, coordinate, and delegate all occupational therapy for your patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and work alongside physicians.
• Monitor and engage with patients and families regarding their conditions.
• Develop and modify treatment plans based on patient progress.

Skills

Patient education

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy (OT) license in Louisiana

Current American Heart Association BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary

As an Occupational Therapist you will work with patients to achieve the everyday, ordinary activities that most take for granted. Your work will help patients achieve the highest possible level of independence following a brain injury, physical trauma, or stroke. You will be responsible for prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all occupational therapy for your patients and collaborating with multidisciplinary team members to ensure excellent outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead: prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all occupational therapy for your patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and work alongside physicians, nurses, and therapists to ensure excellent occupational initiatives and outcomes.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
• Monitor and engage with patients, families, and appropriate care team members concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns.
• Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
• Advise and consult with supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
• Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services, teaching patients and/or family members occupational therapy skills and techniques to better facilitate functional abilities during hospitalization and within the home environment.
• Implement, evaluate and interpret assessment findings, set goals, and demonstrate effective utilization of staff resources and patient input.
• Develop a treatment plan that is appropriate for the diagnosis and implement it with appropriate modifications as needed while reassessing and revising goals as indicated by patient’s progress.
• Use approved terminology, forms, and accurately document charges according to services provided.
• Document treatment plans including measurable short‑term goals for patient progress.
• Participate in assigned PI committee activities and share information with OT staff.
• Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited curriculum in Occupational Therapy.
• Occupational Therapy (OT) license in the State of Louisiana through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME).
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Disclaimer

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.