Acute Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy

Ochsner Lsu Health System of North Louisiana

North Louisiana, US
Fully remote
Inpatient occupational therapy treatment
Patient evaluation and assessment
Interdisciplinary healthcare team collaboration
Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana is seeking an Acute Occupational Therapist to provide evaluations and treatment programs for patients in an inpatient setting. The ideal candidate should hold a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and possess the necessary licensure, while being proficient in communication and organizational skills

Job Summary

  • This role evaluates patients and provides inpatient occupational therapy treatment programs based upon physician orders from inpatient providers.
  • The incumbent must collaborate and communicate with the healthcare team to facilitate the patient to the most appropriate level of post-acute or home care.
  • The position requires maintaining patient records according to documentation standards and ensuring treatment protocols contribute to overall hospital quality and safety targets.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana is seeking an Acute Occupational Therapist to provide evaluations and treatment programs for patients in an inpatient setting. The ideal candidate should hold a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and possess the necessary licensure, while being proficient in communication and organizational skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Inpatient occupational therapy treatment
  • Patient evaluation and assessment
  • Interdisciplinary healthcare team collaboration
  • Documentation standards compliance
  • Patient safety outcome achievement

Nice-to-have

  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Adaptability to diverse patient populations
  • Strong judgment and decision-making abilities
  • Proficiency with computer software applications

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy
  • Current occupational therapy license in state of practice
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Eligibility for licensure by examination or reciprocity

Work Rights

Not specified

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