Occupational Therapist (Acute)--OLGMC

About the role

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy treatment programs based upon evaluation and assessment and medical referral
• Maintains patient care records, evaluates the patient’s response to treatment and recommends treatment plan changes
• Participates in in-service and continuing education programs
• Participates in special departmental programs, clinical education, research, and writing of professional papers
• Affords assistance with program development/enhancement

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy
• Work Experience: None
• Certifications: 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)

• 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
• Proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills in order to deal with a variety of patients and diagnoses
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities

Physical and Environmental Demands

• 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
• Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized
• Must be able to stoop, bend, reach, squat, crawl and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity
• Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities
• Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue

Benefits

Work is a big part of your life—but it’s not the only part. Ochsner provides benefits that address many parts of your life and help you be your best self.