Outpatient Occupational Therapist - Westbank

LCMC Health • New Orleans, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services to all patients including evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, education and documentation. Works with patients to help them achieve a fulfilled and satisfied state in life through the use of purposeful activity or interventions designed to achieve occupational outcomes which promote health, prevent injury or disability to develop, improve, sustain or restore the highest possible level of independence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited curriculum in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of Louisiana through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Non-Violent Crisis Prevention (CPI, NCI-CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute (NOEH employees must receive within 90 days)

Responsibilities

• Patient evaluation and interpretation of findings: Prior to assessment, gathers necessary information from appropriate people and records, and demonstrates effective utilization of staff resources. Chooses appropriate forms of evaluation. Interprets evaluation findings. Sets goals according to findings and patient input.
• Implementation of treatment plan: Develops a treatment plan that is appropriate for the diagnosis and population of the patient. Implements treatment plan with appropriate modifications as needed. Re-assesses and revises goals and treatment plan as indicated by patient's status. Teaches the patient and/or family members occupational therapy skills and techniques, which will facilitate the patient’s functional abilities both during the hospitalization and within their home environment.
• Documentation of services provided: Uses approved terminology, forms and programs for documentation. Completes documentation within the required time frames. Accurately documents charges according to services provided. Consistently reports evaluation results in a manner that reflects interpretation of the patient’s overall functional abilities. Documents treatment plans including measurable short-term goals for patient progress.
• Education and training: Provides education to patient and family members. Gives patients a teaching figure for any questions that may arise. Assists with student supervision, teaching, community education and staff education. Participates in assigned PI committee activities and shares information with OT staff.
• Communication and coordination of goals and treatment plan: Participates in team conferences and other meetings as required or advised by leadership. Communicates with patient and family members of the patient. Collaborates with team members on various Occupational Therapy initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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