Occupational Therapist (PRN) – Patient-Centered Care

CHRISTUS Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Shreveport, LA seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care within a collaborative clinical team. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, discharge planning, patient education, and program development.

Requirements include a Master’s Degree, current Louisiana OT license, and BLS certification. This per diem/PRN position offers flexible scheduling and opportunities to contribute to therapy services while ensuring high quality

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Current Louisiana OT license is required.
• BLS provider certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Documents assessments, progress notes, treatments, and discharge summaries.
• Delivers OT treatment per clinical protocols to referred patients and notifies physicians of progress.
• Coordinates and implements optimal patient care within assigned caseload with efficient use of resources.
• Maintains accurate charge entry documentation for treatments and equipment.
• Communicates effectively with the health care team, patients, and families to optimize care and satisfaction.
• Educates patients with home exercise programs and ensures patient understanding.
• Promotes education by contributing to in-services and training materials.
• Prepares patients and families for discharge and plans continuation of care.
• Maintains licensure/certifications and attends required meetings.

Education

Master’s Degree

Louisiana OT License

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Shreveport, LA seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care within a collaborative clinical team. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, discharge planning, patient education, and program development.

Requirements include a Master’s Degree, current Louisiana OT license, and BLS certification. This per diem/PRN position offers flexible scheduling and opportunities to contribute to therapy services while ensuring high quality