Occupational Therapist 1, 2, 3
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Job Location:
Pineville, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 4784 - 8608
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
PSSCJD Occupational Therapist 1-2-3
Pinecrest Supports and Services Center - Supporting Individuals with Disabilities Since 1921
Mission: We Support the quality of life for all people
Vision: We support the quality of life for all people by promoting choice diversity and community involvement
We are seeking dedicated people to join our staff supporting our Mission. This position plays a vital role in the care security and enhancing the quality of life and well-being of the people we support.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current Louisiana Occupational Therapist temporary permit.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
- Job Duties
- Directs/coordinates Occupational Therapy (OT) services/treatment for the Pace program.
- Observes and evaluates individuals annually per IDT request and per physicians orders to determine level of performance level of service and appropriate plan of care/supports.
- Assists individuals in meeting personal outcomes by providing necessary OT adaptive equipment. Establishes and updates goals and treatment plans for adapted equipment use with re-assessment to determine appropriateness and adjustment to plans.
- Develops Mealtime Supports in consultation with Speech Pathologist and Registered Dietitian to assist individuals in obtaining optimal nutritional health.
- Attends Ambulatory Services clinics (if indicated) or sends supporting documentation to liaison due to new or existing issues as relates to OT department and/or re-assessment of supports and/or equipment issued by the OT department.
- Participates in Annual Individual Support Plan (ISP) Meetings Emergency IDT meetings POS Meetings for individuals who are receiving direct treatment or have had recent changes to treatment program over the past year that will require therapist presence.
- Participates weekly in the training of newly hired staff by teaching departmental specific curriculum.
Position-Specific Details
Location: Pinecrest Supports and Services Center - Occupational Therapy
Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm Pass Days Sat. &Sun
Appointment Type: This position may be filled by Probation Promotion Demotion Lateral Transfer Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty. Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center.Career Progression Group:Vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as Occupational Therapist 1 2 or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).Resumes will notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Jeanette Deville Human Resources Analyst C
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
P.O. Box 5191
Pineville Louisiana 71360
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
