Occupational Therapist PRN Float Pool

Ochsner Health New Orleans, LA
Full Time Entry Level 1+ years

Posted 2 weeks ago

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About This Role

Evaluate and treat patients through occupational therapy programs based on physician orders. Collaborate with the healthcare team to facilitate patient progress towards post-acute or home care goals.

Responsibilities

  • Perform evaluations and provide treatment programs to facilitate patient specific goals
  • Assess the patient’s response to treatment and recommend treatment plan changes to improve quality of outcome and maintain patient safety
  • Maintain patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures
  • Ensure treatment protocols contribute to overall hospital quality and safety targets and achieve patient safety outcomes
  • Adapt behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy, method of introduction, explanation of services, requesting permissions, and communication style

Requirements

  • Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
  • Ability to travel throughout and between facilities

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy
  • 1 year of licensed occupational therapy experience

Skills

Computers * Software * Web-based applications *

* Required skills

Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (Required)

About Ochsner Health

Ochsner Health is a healthcare organization committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating. They value dedicated employees who contribute to patient care and progress.

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