Occupational Therapist

STAT Home Health•Hammond, LA

35d•Remote

About The Position

STAT Home Health is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist (OT) in Hammond, LA. This role offers a unique benefit of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), making employees true owners. The position involves providing skilled occupational therapy services to patients in their homes, assisting physicians in patient evaluation and care planning, and guiding patients in therapeutic activities to improve function.

Requirements

Must be currently licensed by the state of Louisiana and registered by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Have at least one year of experience as an Occupational Therapist (OT).
CPR certification.
Patient service-oriented and time management skills.

Responsibilities

Assist the physician in evaluating the patient’s functional status and occupational therapy needs.
Assist in the development of the plan of care.
Provide services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of occupational therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
Provide skilled Occupational Therapy at patients homes.
Prepare written summary to the physician at least every two months/sixty days.
Set rehab goals for patients.
Guide the patient in the use of therapeutic, creative and self-care activities for the purpose of improving function.