Occupational Therapist 1 PRN FLT Children's

FMOLHS•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and assesses the needs of referred patients, develops treatment plans, and provides therapy services according to those plans. The role works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and other healthcare team members, and maintains accurate documentation of therapy services in the medical record. The Occupational Therapist may supervise certified occupational therapy assistants, therapy technicians, and students. The position provides patient care through comprehensive evaluations, measurable goal-setting, treatment planning, reassessment, and revision of plans as needed. It also educates patients and significant others about treatment, equipment safety, home programs, and follow-up care. The role supports regulatory and quality expectations, interdisciplinary teamwork, department operations, staff orientation, and clinical education of occupational therapy and assistant students. The posting identifies the position as PRN and focused on children.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program, with at least a bachelor's degree.
Good interpersonal and human-relations skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good teamwork skills.
Good critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
Superior organizational skills.
Current Louisiana state occupational therapy license; temporary licensure is allowed.
BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Document patient care using approved hospital and department systems.
Complete daily patient charges promptly and accurately for every treated patient according to department procedures.
Perform and document thorough initial evaluations, including objective testing and identification of functional disabilities or problem areas before treatment begins.
Identify and document measurable short- and long-term goals for each evaluated patient.
Develop a detailed treatment plan for each patient.
Periodically reassess functional status and progress toward goals, modifying treatment plans as appropriate.
Communicate evaluation results with patients and significant others, involving patients in planning, implementation, and revision of treatment plans.
Assess and identify patient and significant-other education needs regarding treatment, expected reactions, safe equipment use, home programs, and follow-up care.
Maintain direct patient-care productivity of at least 75% (24 billable units per day).
Complete and maintain competencies in department practice and pursue professional growth through educational programs, literature, in-services, and workshops.
Participate in improving work processes to improve patient care.
Delegate to and supervise support personnel appropriately according to their training and state law.
Communicate effectively and maintain professional, cooperative relationships with healthcare team members, patients, and the public.
Assist coworkers and use the designated chain of command to communicate work concerns and present solutions for department concerns.
Participate on assigned committees and consult with the department Director about department input and the effects of committee decisions on department function and budget.
Schedule patients promptly as ordered and schedule staff to support productivity and fair distribution of work.
Assist in orienting new staff using the Rehab department orientation checklist.
Serve as a clinical instructor for occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students, providing mentoring, supervision, timely feedback, and written evaluations.
Demonstrate problem-solving ability and good judgment.
Accept additional assignments from the Director or Team Leader.
Consistently perform the organization's 12 Service Standards focused on Values, Service, and Quality.