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    occupational therapist - Lafayette, LA, United States - Ochsner Health System

    Ochsner Health System
    Ochsner Health System Lafayette, LA, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    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.


    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 post-acute 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 all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

    Education

    Required -Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy.

    Work Experience

    Required -None

    Preferred -Prior experience as a 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 web-based applications.
    • Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
    • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
    • Excellent judgment and decision-making 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 patent's 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 compliance-related 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.

    Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today


    Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.


    Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Washington, New York, and Washington D.C.

    Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at select option 1) or This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

    We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

    We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, pregnancy status, pregnancy-related conditions, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

    These protections extend to applicants and all employment related decisions.

    View the EEO is the Law poster and its supplement, as well as the pay transparency policy for more information.

    Affirmative Action Policy Statement
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