Occupational Therapist - Part-Time Adult Acute - Baptist
Occupational Therapist - Part-Time Adult Acute - Baptist
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Job Description
Weve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942 but one thing has never changed our commitment to serve heal lead educate andinnovate.Webelieve that every award earned every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.
At Ochsner whether you work with patients every day or support those who do you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!
This job plans organizes and conducts occupational therapy treatment programs based upon evaluation and assessment and medical referral; maintains patient care records evaluates the patients response to treatment and recommends treatment plan changes; participates in inservice and continuing education programs; participates in special departmental programs clinical education research and writing of professional papers; and assists with program development/enhancement.Education
Required Bachelors degree inOccupational Therapy
Work Experience
Required None
Certifications
Required Current occupational therapy license in the state of practice or eligibility for licensure by examination or reciprocity from another state Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
- Must be proficient with Windowsstyle applications various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Excellent judgment and decisionmaking skills in order to deal with a variety of patients and diagnoses.
- Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.
Job Duties
- Performs age and diagnosis appropriate evaluations and treatments.
- Maintains patient records according to documentation standards policies and procedures.
- Exhibits flexibility in overall department needs and actively participates in staff and committee projects.
- Attains established productivity levels set forth by administration and conducts professional development required training and credentialing.
- Participates in the education and training of occupational therapy students.
- 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.
Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities duties and skills. Other duties may be added or this description amended at any time.
The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ochsner 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.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
