Occupational Therapist- Acute- PRN- Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge

Ochsner Health•Baton Rouge, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist plans, organizes, and conducts treatment programs based on evaluation, assessment, and medical referral. The role maintains patient care records, evaluates responses to treatment, recommends changes to treatment plans, and assists with program development and enhancement. The therapist also participates in in-service and continuing education, special departmental programs, clinical education, research, and professional writing. The position performs age- and diagnosis-appropriate evaluations and treatments, maintains documentation according to established standards and policies, and contributes to staff and committee projects. It supports the education and training of occupational therapy students, meets productivity expectations, and completes professional development, required training, and credentialing. The therapist adapts communication and behavior to each patient population, including respecting privacy and seeking permission for procedures. The role requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, as well as the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. It is based in a patient-care environment and involves direct patient contact and potential exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, or hazardous waste. Travel throughout and between facilities is required. Mechanical lifting devices or team lifts should be used for heavy lifting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
Current occupational therapy license in the state of practice, or eligibility for licensure by examination or reciprocity from another state.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software, and keyboard use.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Excellent judgment and decision-making skills when working with varied patients and diagnoses.
Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including very heavy work and required movements such as stooping, bending, reaching, squatting, crawling, and grabbing.

Responsibilities

Perform age- and diagnosis-appropriate evaluations and treatments.
Maintain patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
Evaluate patient responses to treatment and recommend treatment plan changes.
Participate in staff and committee projects and adapt to overall department needs.
Meet established productivity levels and complete professional development, required training, and credentialing.
Participate in the education and training of occupational therapy students.
Adapt behavior and communication to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy and requesting permission for procedures.
Participate in in-service and continuing education programs, departmental programs, clinical education, research, and professional writing.
Assist with program development and enhancement.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.
Report known or suspected unethical conduct and patient, employee safety, privacy, or compliance concerns.
Travel throughout and between facilities.
Perform other related duties as required.