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Occupational Therapist SNF Therapy FT

LCMC Health

#Rehabilitation #BLS #Multidisciplinary Team #Patient Care #Healthcare #Occupational Therapy #Patient Education #Assessment #Clinical Documentation

Quick overview

The Occupational Therapist will prioritize, coordinate, and delegate therapy services while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent patient outcomes. They are responsible for developing and implementing treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and providing education to patients and their families.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and possess a valid Occupational Therapy license in the State of Louisiana. Additionally, a current American Heart Association BLS certification is required for this role.

bachelor degreeDocumentationRehabilitationTreatment planningCare coordinationClinical assessmentPatient educationGoal settingPatient advocacyBLS certificationPatient assessmentMultidisciplinary collaborationOccupational therapy

Job description

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As an Occupational Therapist, your typical day is anything but typical as you work with your patients to achieve the everyday, ordinary activities that most take for granted. The ordinary becomes extraordinary as you help your patients achieve the highest possible level of independence following a brain injury, a physical trauma, or a stroke. You live and give your all without hesitation because you know what it takes to motivate and inspire your patient’s rehabilitative journey. We love that about you and we’re here to support and champion you with the tools, benefits, and resources that highlight the value of your one-of-a-kind approach to healthcare. Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your “little something extra” all add up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this occupational therapist role. Your Everyday Take the lead: prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all occupational therapy for your patients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and work alongside physicians, nurses, and therapists to ensure excellent occupational initiatives and outcomes. Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone. Monitor and engage with your patients, families, and appropriate care team members concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns. Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient. Advise and consult with supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely. Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services and teaching patient and/or family members occupational therapy skills and techniques better facilitate functional abilities both during the hospitalization and within their home environment. Implement, evaluate and interpret assessment findings, set goals, and demonstrate effective utilization of staff resources and patient input. Develop a treatment plan that is appropriate for the diagnosis and implement treatment plan with appropriate modifications as needed while reassessing and revising goals as indicated by patient's progress. Use approved terminology, forms, and accurately document charges according to services provided. Document treatment plans including measurable short-term goals for patient progress. Participate in assigned PI committee activities and share information with OT staff. Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked. The Must-Haves Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited curriculum in Occupational Therapy. Occupational Therapy (OT) license in the State of Louisiana through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME). Current American Heart Association BLS certification. WORK SHIFT: Days (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary About East Jefferson General Hospital East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital. Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States. About LCMC Health One-of-a-kind care comes from one-of-a-kind people. At LCMC Health, our people are the magic ingredient that makes our care so extra-extraordinary. We are compassionate, driven, and dedicated to bringing a little something extra to healthcare and to the people of New Orleans and beyond. If you’re the kind of person who believes that our community deserves the best and that healthcare needs a little more heart, we want you to be a part of our family. From medical roles to administrative positions, every person on our team plays a part in our mission: to provide health, care, and education beyond extraordinary. Let’s make every day extraordinary, together.

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