2 Occupational Therapist (OT) Jobs in Iberia, LA
Iberia General Hospital And Medical Center is Hiring an Occupational Therapist (OT) Near Iberia, LA
Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.
IMC is currently hiring an Occupational Therapist (OT) for FT, PT & PRN positions. Under
the general supervision of the Director of Rehab Services, the Occupational Therapist
will evaluate patient needs, develop appropriate treatment plans, be
responsible for organizing and conducting medically necessary occupational
therapy to restore function, prevent disability, decrease pain, and promote
healing following disease, injury or sickness.
The Occupational therapist will help the patient reach his/her maximum
potential and assume a place in society while learning to live within the
limits of his/her capabilities. This
will be done in a variety of settings including outpatient, and inpatient. The therapist will need knowledge and
competency to provide care based on physical, psycho-social, education level,
and safety concerns for neonate, infant, toddler, adolescent, adult and
geriatric populations.
PRINCIPLE TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Evaluate patients
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Treat patients
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Monitor and assess patients
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Supervise delivery of treatment to
patients
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Reassess patients
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Assist director of rehab with
development of policies and procedures
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Assist with scheduling of patients
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Documentation of patient care
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Assist with daily operations of
outpatient and inpatient rehab services
WORK HOURS: Schedules
will fluctuate significantly based on patient volume and needs but normal hours
of delivery of occupational therapy services will be 8am â5pm Mon-Fri.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.
EDUCATION
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Minimum of a baccalaureate degree in
Occupational therapy from an accredited school.
2.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
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Current valid Occupational Therapy
License in Louisiana, or a temporary permit granted by LSBME.
3.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
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Successful completion of long term
clinical rotations in inpatient and outpatient environments from an accredited
OT school, or one year of recent experience in inpatient, outpatient , or
Nursing home.
4.
JOB KNOWLEDGE
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knowledge of OT delivery throughout
patient lifespan, neonate through geriatric.
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Knowledge of outpatient therapy services
including delivery of modalities.
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Knowledge of acute OT for inpatient
services.
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Knowledge of home health OT services.
Iberia Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Employment Type:
FULL_TIME
Job Summary
Full Time
$90k-110k (estimate)
05/25/2023
08/08/2024
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