Acute Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy

Ochsner Lsu Health System of North Louisiana

Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
On-site
Inpatient occupational therapy
Patient-specific goals
Healthcare team collaboration
Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana is seeking an Acute Occupational Therapist to provide inpatient therapy services based on physician orders, emphasizing collaboration with the healthcare team. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and a current state license, with no prior experience necessary

Job Summary

  • 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 post-acute or home care to achieve identified patient specific goals.
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana is seeking an Acute Occupational Therapist to provide inpatient therapy services based on physician orders, emphasizing collaboration with the healthcare team. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and a current state license, with no prior experience necessary.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • inpatient occupational therapy
  • patient-specific goals
  • healthcare team collaboration
  • computer and software proficiency
  • verbal and written communication

Nice-to-have

  • adapting behavior to patient population
  • maintaining patient records
  • contributing to hospital quality and safety

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy
  • Current occupational therapy license in state of practice or eligibility
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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