Occupational Therapist PRN

Overview

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Your job is more than a job. As an Occupational Therapist, your typical day is focused on helping patients achieve everyday activities and independence following brain injury, physical trauma, or a stroke. You motivate and support rehabilitative progress while collaborating with the care team. We provide the tools, benefits, and resources that highlight the value of your approach to healthcare.

• Take the lead: prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all occupational therapy for your patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and work alongside physicians, nurses, and therapists to ensure excellent occupational initiatives and outcomes.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
• Monitor and engage with patients, families, and care team members regarding significant events, changes in patient condition, or questions and concerns.
• Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional patient experience.
• Advise and consult with supervisor when unable to complete assignments promptly, effectively, or safely.
• Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services, teaching occupational therapy skills and techniques to support functional abilities during hospitalization and at home.
• Implement, evaluate and interpret assessment findings, set goals, and utilize staff resources and patient input effectively.
• Develop and modify a treatment plan appropriate for the diagnosis, reassessing goals as progress indicates.
• Use approved terminology, forms, and accurately document charges for services provided.
• Document treatment plans including measurable short-term goals for patient progress.
• Participate in assigned PI committee activities and share information with OT staff.
• Contribute to the team by assisting others when needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited curriculum in Occupational Therapy.
• Occupational Therapy (OT) license in the State of Louisiana through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME).
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

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LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The organization reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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