Occupational Therapist - Rehab & Patient-Centered Recovery

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess and treat patients, develop rehabilitation plans, and provide education to patients and families. The role requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and adherence to care and safety standards.

Responsibilities include completing assessments, planning treatments, teaching exercises, and documenting patient progress, with emphasis on safety and quality improvement in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Ability to plan and implement rehabilitation programs as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient assessments and treatments.
• Plans and implements treatment programs based on evaluation results and goals.
• Provides patient and family teaching for exercise and self-care.
• Adapts environment to facilitate patient progress and documents care.
• Maintains patient records and adheres to documentation standards.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and discharge planning.

Skills

Patient interaction

Teamwork

Documentation

Safety awareness

Patient education

Education

Louisiana licensure as Occupational Therapist

Job description

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess and treat patients, develop rehabilitation plans, and provide education to patients and families. The role requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and adherence to care and safety standards.

Responsibilities include completing assessments, planning treatments, teaching exercises, and documenting patient progress, with emphasis on safety and quality improvement in a hospital setting.