Occupational Therapist - Our Lady of Lourdes

FMOLHS•Lafayette, LA

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and assesses the needs of referred patients, formulates 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 therapist may supervise certified occupational therapy assistants, therapy technicians, and students. The opportunity includes work in both the adult outpatient therapy clinic and the inpatient acute setting.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program, with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
Current Louisiana State Occupational Therapy License; temporary licensure is allowed.
BLS Certification.
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.

Responsibilities

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