Occupational Therapist-Northshore!

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The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services to all patients including evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, education and documentation. Works with patients to help them achieve a fulfilled and satisfied state in life through the use of purposeful activity or interventions designed to achieve occupational outcomes which promote health, prevent injury or disability to develop, improve, sustain or restore the highest possible level of independence.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

Patient evaluation and interpretation of findings: Prior to assessment, gathers necessary information from appropriate people and records, and demonstrates effective utilization of staff resources.

Chooses appropriate forms of evaluation. Interprets evaluation findings. Sets goals according to findings and patient input.

Implementation of treatment plan: Develops a treatment plan that is appropriate for the diagnosis and population of the patient.

Implements treatment plan with appropriate modifications as needed. Re-assesses and revises goals and treatment plan as indicated by patient's status. Teaches the patient and/or family members occupational therapy skills and techniques, which will facilitate the patient's functional abilities both during the hospitalization and within their home environment.

Documentation of services provided: Uses approved terminology, forms and programs for documentation.

Completes documentation within the required time frames. Accurately documents charges according to services provided. Consistently reports evaluation results in a manner that reflects interpretation of the patient's overall functional abilities. Documents treatment plans including measurable short-term goals for patient progress.

Education and training: Provides education to patient and family members.

Gives patients a teaching figure for any questions that may arise. Assists with student supervision, teaching, community education and staff education. Participates in assigned PI committee activities and shares information with OT staff.

Communication and coordination of goals and treatment plan: Participates in team conferences and other meetings as required or advised by leadership.

Communicates with patient and family members of the patient. Collaborates with team members on various Occupational Therapy initiatives.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited curriculum in Occupational Therapy.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of Louisiana through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME).

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

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

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• 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.

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