Occupational Therapist; PRN

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Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths.

IMC is currently hiring an Occupational Therapist (OT) for PRN positions. Under the general supervision of the Director of Rehab Services, the Occupational Therapist evaluates patient needs, develops appropriate treatment plans, and conducts medically necessary occupational therapy to restore function, prevent disability, decrease pain, and promote healing following disease, injury or sickness. The therapist helps patients reach their maximum potential and assume a place in society while learning to live within their capabilities.

This work occurs in outpatient and inpatient settings. The therapist must provide care for neonate, infant, toddler, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations, considering physical, psychosocial, educational level, and safety concerns.

• Evaluate patients
• Treat patients
• Monitor and assess patients
• Supervise delivery of treatment to patients
• Reassess patients
• Assist director of rehab with development of policies and procedures
• Assist with scheduling of patients
• Documentation of patient care
• Assist with daily operations of outpatient and inpatient rehab services

WORK HOURS:

Schedules will fluctuate based on patient volume and needs. Normal hours of delivery of occupational therapy services will be 8 am – 5 pm, Monday–Friday.

• EDUCATION: Minimum of a baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school.
• LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: Current valid Occupational Therapy License in Louisiana, or a temporary permit granted by LSBME.
• TRAINING AND
  
  EXPERIENCE:
  
  Successful completion of long‑term clinical rotations in inpatient and outpatient environments from an accredited OT school, or one year of recent experience in inpatient, outpatient, or nursing home.
• JOB KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of OT delivery throughout patient lifespan (neonate to geriatric). Knowledge of outpatient therapy services, acute OT for inpatient services, and home health OT services.

Iberia Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.