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Occupational/Physiotherapist

United Medical Healthwest Rehabilitation Hospital

Gretna, LA

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category Therapy

Job Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for helping patients improve their ability to perform daily activities and enhance their quality of life through therapeutic interventions. This role involves working with individuals of all ages, particularly focusing on geriatrics and those with disabilities or autism, in various settings including skilled nursing facilities.

Pay: $55.00 per hour, $5 shift differential on weekends

Provide assistance in daily living activities to promote independence and enhance quality of life.

Collaborate with other healthcare professionals for comprehensive case management and patient care.

Stay updated on best practices in occupational health and therapy techniques.

Strong ability to provide care with empathy and understanding.

Proficiency in assisting patients with various needs, especially those related to disabilities and autism.

Knowledge of case management principles to effectively coordinate patient care.

Familiarity with speech therapy techniques as they relate to occupational therapy.

Solid understanding of anatomy and its application in rehabilitation practices.

Ability to work effectively within a skilled nursing facility environment.

Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients through dedicated occupational therapy services. Your expertise will help foster independence and improve the overall well-being of those we serve.

Regulatory Requirements

Meets academic requirements as an Occupational Therapist.

Successful completion of National Certification Examination for Registered Occupational Therapist

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Various Shifts

Interdisciplinary Team Care - This is the official medical terminology for the treatment we provide. Physiatrist - The Medical Doctor who provides daily medical supervision of each patient and the treatment team.

Physical Therapy - Physical Therapists are specialized in the improvement of mobility and balance, including the ability to transfer between bed and chair, and bath and toilet.

Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapists are focused on the 'Activities of Daily Living' most of us take for granted until we can no longer perform them. Speech Therapy - Speech Therapists treat communication problems, swallowing dysfunction, problem solving, and cognitive skill re-building.

Medical Social Worker - Social Workers help solve the social needs of the patient and family during a course of treatment and after discharge.

Rehabilitation Nursing - Rehabilitation Nurses provide 24/7 care including medication management, pain management, and daily assessment of physical condition.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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