Occupational Therapist - Certified Hand Therapist

Ochsner Health • Lafayette, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This job functions autonomously to deliver occupational therapy treatment through referral or direct to consumer. The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients, develops treatment plans, assesses patients, and monitors progress toward treatment goals. The role ensures patient needs are met through access to care, patient experience, and quality-of-care metrics, and assists in program development and enhancement to meet patient and community needs. The position is located at OLG Ortho Outpatient Rehab and is a full-time day position.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy, a current occupational therapy license in the state of practice or eligibility for licensure by examination or reciprocity from another state, Certified Hand Therapist certification, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. No prior work experience is required.

The position involves patient care in a healthcare setting, with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. The stated physical demand classification is Very Heavy Work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy.
• No prior work experience required.
• Current occupational therapy license in the state of practice, eligibility for licensure by examination, or reciprocity from another state.
• Certified Hand Therapist.
• 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 dealing 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 Very Heavy Work physical demand classification.
• Ability to work in a patient care area, work directly with patients, and tolerate occupational risks associated with exposure to communicable diseases and potentially hazardous medications or waste.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations and provides treatment programs to facilitate patient-specific goals.
• Assesses patients’ responses to treatment and recommends treatment plan changes as appropriate.
• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
• Attains productivity levels established by administration, including metrics for access to care, patient experience, and quality.
• Assists in program development and enhancement to meet patient and community needs.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Remains knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensures compliance.
• Reports known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level