Occupational Therapist - Certified Hand Therapist

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Lafayette, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The therapist maintains patient records in accordance with documentation standards, policies, and procedures; adapts communication and behavior to individual patient needs; and remains knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. The role includes routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste in a healthcare setting. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy.
• 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 using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels throughout the patient care process.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills to address a variety of patients and diagnoses.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain flexible with fluctuating schedules based on patient demand.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of very heavy work, including exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds constantly.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations and provide treatment programs to facilitate patient-specific goals.
• Assess patients’ responses to treatment and recommend changes to treatment plans as appropriate.
• Maintain patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
• Meet established productivity levels, including targets related to access to care, patient experience, and quality.
• Assist with program development and enhancement to meet patient and community needs.
• Adapt behavior and communication to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, explaining services and procedures, and requesting permissions.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or compliance concerns.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time