Occupational Therapist - PRN

Overview We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Job Purpose This job evaluates patients and provides inpatient occupational therapy treatment programs based upon physician orders from inpatient providers. The therapist collaborates and communicates with the healthcare team to facilitate the patient to the most appropriate level of post-acute or home care to achieve identified patient specific goals. Key Responsibilities Performs evaluations and provides treatment programs to facilitate patient specific goals. Assesses the patient’s response to treatment and recommends treatment plan changes as appropriate to improve quality of outcome and maintain patient safety. Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures. Ensures treatment protocols contribute to overall hospital quality and safety targets and achieve patient safety outcomes. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications Education Required - Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. Work Experience Required - None. Certifications Required - Current occupational therapy license in state of practice, or eligibility for licensure by examination, or reciprocity from another state. Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications. Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Excellent judgment and decision-making skills and ability to deal with a variety of patients and diagnoses. Ability to travel throughout and between facilities. Physical and Environmental Demands Very Heavy Work – Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste. Equal Opportunity Employer The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ochsner Health