Ochsner Health-posted 4 days ago
Part-time • Entry Level
Onsite • New Orleans, LA
5,001-10,000 employees

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job 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; and 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.
  • Other related duties as required.
  • Education Required - Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Work Experience Required - None
  • Certifications Required - 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
  • Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Must have 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.
  • Must be 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.
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