Occupational Therapy - Resident - Hand Fellow

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • New Orleans, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This job serves as a full-time post-graduate occupational therapy resident. Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy treatment programs based upon evaluation, assessment, and medical referral. Maintains patient care records, evaluates the patient’s response to treatment, and recommends treatment plan changes. Receives training based on a didactic curriculum, clinical education, skills, professional collaboration, and community outreach. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy.
• Current occupational therapy license in state of practice or eligibility for licensure by examination or reciprocity from another state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills and ability to deal with a variety of patients and diagnoses.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and leadership skills.
• Strong time management skills and ability to perform all job duties associated with the program.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in occupational therapy.
• 1 year of experience in outpatient occupational therapy.

Responsibilities

• Performs age and diagnosis appropriate evaluations and treatment.
• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies and procedures.
• Participates in the education and training of occupational therapy students.
• Participates in program development and enhancement for special departmental programs.
• Conducts research, collects data, writes professional papers, participates in special projects, and pursues continuing education.
• Participates in all activities associated with occupational therapy residency/fellowship completion, including but not limited to participation in educational activities, testing, and clinical mentorship.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Benefits

• The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

What This Job Offers

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