Occupational Therapist - Full-time - OLGMC Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist - Full-time - OLGMC Occupational Therapy
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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 evaluates patients and provides inpatient occupational therapy treatment programs based upon physician orders from inpatient providers. Collaborates and communicates with the healthcare team to facilitate the patient to the most appropriate level of postacute or home care to achieve identified patient specific goals.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 allinclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the companys discretion.
Education
Required
Bachelors degree inoccupational therapy.
Work Experience
Required
None.
Preferred
Prior experience as an Occupational Therapist
Certifications
Required
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.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Proficiency in using computers software and webbased applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Excellent judgment and decisionmaking skills and ability to deal with a variety of patients and diagnoses.
Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.
Job Duties
Performs evaluations and provides treatment programs to facilitate patient specific goals.
Assesses the patents response to treatment and recommends treatment plan changes as appropriate to improve quality of outcome and maintain patient safety.
Maintains patient records according to documentation standards policies and procedures.
Ensures treatment protocols contribute to overall hospital quality and safety targets and achieve patient safety outcomes.
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.
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.
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 compliancerelated concerns.
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.
Physical and Environmental Demands
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.
The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt transport storage preparation dispensing administration cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
