Occupational Therapist- PRN - Ochsner West Bank

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•New Orleans, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ochsner Health, since opening its doors in 1942, is committed to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate, believing that every achievement is due to dedicated employees. This job involves planning, organizing, and conducting occupational therapy treatment programs based upon evaluation, assessment, and medical referral. The role also includes maintaining patient care records, evaluating patient responses to treatment, recommending treatment plan changes, participating in in-service and continuing education programs, engaging in special departmental programs, clinical education, research, and writing professional papers, and assisting with program development/enhancement. The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy
Current occupational therapy license in the state of practice or eligibility for licensure by examination or reciprocity from another state
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally
Proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Excellent judgment and decision-making skills in order to deal with a variety of patients and diagnoses
Ability to travel throughout and between facilities

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy treatment programs based upon evaluation and assessment and medical referral
Maintains patient care records
Evaluates the patient’s response to treatment and recommends treatment plan changes
Participates in in-service and continuing education programs
Participates in special departmental programs, clinical education, research, and writing of professional papers
Assists with program development/enhancement
Performs age and diagnosis appropriate evaluations and treatments
Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies and procedures
Exhibits flexibility in overall department needs and actively participates in staff and committee projects
Attains established productivity levels set forth by administration and conducts professional development, required training, and credentialing
Participates in the education and training of occupational therapy students
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
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
Ensures compliance 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