PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Hammond·Hammond, Louisiana
The Occupational Therapist is primarily responsible for providing direct patient care, including planning and implementing specific treatment programs tailored to individual patients based on occupational therapy principles. The role also involves contributing to the further development of services and maintaining flexibility across various facilities within the system.
Overview We are looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team and care for our diverse patient population.
The ideal candidate will have prior inpatient hospital experience or a desire and commitment to learn.
At PAM Health, we care for chronically and critically ill patients who require extended hospital care.
PAM Health has over 80 hospital locations and employs over 11,000 people across the country.
Our teams work together to deliver the highest level of compassionate care ensuring the best possible outcome for our patients.
The Occupational Therapist will be primarily responsible for direct patient care, planning and implementing specific treatment programs in an age appropriate manner for individual patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy in the PAM Health System. The Occupational Therapist will additionally be involved in the further development of the services. The Occupational Therapist must be flexible to meet the needs of the System within many different facilities.
Education and Training: Licensed as OT in the state where the hospital or clinic resides. Current BLS certification required.
One (1) year of clinical experience preferred. About PAM Health PAM HEALTH (PAM) based in Enola, Pennsylvania, provides specialty healthcare services through more than 80 locations, as well as wound clinics and outpatient physical therapy locations, in 17 states. PAM Health is committed to providing high-quality patient care and outstanding customer service, coupled with the loyalty and dedication of highly trained staff, to be the most trusted source for post-acute services in every community it serves. Its mission is to serve people by providing compassionate, expert care, and to support recovery through education and research. Joining our PAMily allows you to work in a collaborative environment with colleagues and leadership with exposure to a variety of patient care levels. Aside from our competitive pay, generous paid benefit time, and excellent insurance options, you will also have opportunities for professional growth through our Education Advancement Program. We are excited to learn more about you and hope that you consider joining us on a shared mission to improve the lives of others by being an integral part of our We Care Program. Please take a moment to visit us online at www.PAMHealth.com for a comprehensive look at how we're able to positively impact our local communities. PAM Health does not discriminate and does not permit discrimination, including, without limitation, bullying, abuse or harassment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or HIV status, or based on association with another person on account of that person's actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or HIV status.
Candidates must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state where the facility is located and possess current BLS certification. One year of clinical experience is preferred, along with a commitment to caring for chronically and critically ill patients requiring extended hospital care.
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