Ochsner Health - Lafayette, LA
posted 19 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Remote - Lafayette, LA
10,001+ employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
The Occupational Therapist position at Ochsner Health involves evaluating patients and providing inpatient occupational therapy treatment programs based on physician orders. The role requires collaboration with the healthcare team to facilitate patient transitions to appropriate post-acute or home care, aiming to achieve specific patient goals. This position is essential in ensuring quality patient care and safety within the healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform evaluations and provide treatment programs to facilitate patient specific goals.
- Assess the patient's response to treatment and recommend treatment plan changes as appropriate.
- Maintain patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
- Ensure treatment protocols contribute to overall hospital quality and safety targets.
- Adapt behavior to the specific patient population, respecting privacy and communication styles.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy.
- Current occupational therapy license in state of practice OR eligibility for licensure by examination OR reciprocity from another state.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Prior experience as an Occupational Therapist.
