Occupational Therapist - Acute

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • New Orleans, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This job involves evaluating patients and providing inpatient occupational therapy treatment programs based on physician orders from inpatient providers. The role requires collaboration and communication with the healthcare team to facilitate the patient's transition to the most appropriate level of post-acute or home care, aiming to achieve identified patient-specific goals. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The job description is a summary of primary duties and responsibilities and is subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy.
• No work experience 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations and provides treatment programs to facilitate patient specific goals.
• Assesses the patent’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.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• Maintains and complies with the company's Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees