Occupational Therapist - Rural Rehab: Growth & Mentorship

inReach Rehab; Louisiana; Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits

Monthly incentive plan

CEU allowance

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental & vision

401K with matching

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA/HSA

Professional reimbursement

Résumé du poste

InReach Rehab is seeking a flexible Occupational Therapist (OT) at Bayou Bend Hospital in Franklin, LA. This full-time or part-time position offers the opportunity to help patients regain independence and improve daily function in a collaborative rural setting.

The role includes supervising COTAs, developing individualized treatment plans, and contributing to a patient-centered care team. Louisiana license or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program (or anticipated graduation).
• Current Louisiana OT license or eligibility for licensure upon graduation.
• Strong clinical reasoning and evaluation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience in rural healthcare or passion for rural communities.
• Comfort supervising and collaborating with COTAs.
• Strong documentation and time-management skills.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.

Responsabilités

• Evaluate patients to determine functional needs, goals, and treatment priorities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans to improve independence, safety, and daily function.
• Implement evidence-based interventions to improve ADLs, IADLs, strength, coordination, cognition, and mobility.
• Fabricate or recommend adaptive equipment and educate patients and caregivers on its use.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Supervise and mentor COTAs while directing patient treatment plans, as appropriate.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans to optimize outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on home programs, safety strategies, and functional independence.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and professional development.

Connaissances

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Formation

Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Description du poste

Occupational Therapist

InReach Rehab is seeking a flexible and dedicated full-time or part-time Occupational Therapist (or COTA) to join our team at Bayou Bend Hospital in Franklin, LA. This role is ideal for a clinician who is passionate about helping patients regain independence, improve daily function, and enhance their quality of life in a collaborative rural healthcare environment.

InReach Rehab is a family-oriented company committed to strengthening rural rehabilitation teams. We proudly support 25 rural communities, providing clinicians with opportunities to grow within a connected, collaborative network of rehabilitation professionals. We view our employees as our greatest resource and invest in their success through mentorship, teamwork, and professional development. Our compensation package includes competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, a monthly incentive plan, a sign on bonus, a generous CEU allowance, and generous paid time off. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Don't miss this opportunity to join our progressive, growing team of healthcare professionals. Apply today and become a valued member of the InReach Rehab team!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to determine functional needs, goals, and treatment priorities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans to improve independence, safety, and daily function.
• Implement evidence-based interventions to improve ADLs, IADLs, strength, coordination, cognition, and mobility.
• Fabricate, fit, or recommend adaptive equipment and educate patients and caregivers on its use.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Supervise and mentor COTAs while directing patient treatment plans, as appropriate.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans to optimize outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on home programs, safety strategies, and functional independence.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, professional development, and a collaborative team culture.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program (or anticipated graduation).
• Current Louisiana OT license, or eligibility for licensure upon graduation.
• Strong clinical reasoning and evaluation skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and functional outcomes.
• Experience in rural healthcare or a passion for serving rural communities.
• Comfort supervising and collaborating with COTAs.
• Strong documentation and time-management skills.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.

Benefits

• Health insurance, dental and vision
• 401 (K) with matching contribution
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• FSA & HSA
• Continuing education allowance
• Professional reimbursement (fees, dues and liability insurance)

InReach Rehab is an E-Verify employer.