Certified Hand Therapist/Occupational Therapist-Outpatient-Front St/Slidell

Ochsner Health • Slidell, LA

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About The Position

This role functions autonomously to deliver occupational therapy treatment through referral or direct-to-consumer access. The therapist evaluates patients, develops treatment plans, assesses patient responses, and monitors progress toward treatment goals. The position works to meet patient needs through access to care, patient experience, and quality metrics, and assists in developing and enhancing programs to meet patient and community needs.

The role requires maintaining patient records in accordance with documentation standards, policies, and procedures, and adapting care and communication to each patient population. The position also requires staying current with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and complying with the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. The position is in a patient-care environment and carries occupational risks that include exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy.
• Current occupational therapy license in the state of practice, 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, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to individuals at varying levels throughout the patient care process.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills when working with a variety of patients and diagnoses.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain flexible with fluctuating schedules based on patient demand.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of very heavy work, including exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and more than 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Ability to work in a patient-care environment with occupational exposure risks, including blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, or hazardous waste.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and provide treatment programs to facilitate patient-specific goals.
• Assess patients’ responses to treatment and recommend treatment plan changes as appropriate.
• Maintain patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
• Attain established productivity levels, including measures related to access to care, patient experience, and quality.
• Assist in program development and enhancement to meet patient and community needs.
• Adapt behavior to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Comply with the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including reporting known or suspected unethical conduct and safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time