What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at LHC Group?
Summary
At Ochsner Extended Care Hospital, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.
We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!
· employee wellness programs
· flexibility for true work-life balance
· holidays & paid time off
· continuing education & career growth opportunities
· company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals
Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!
Responsibilities
Using discretion and independent judgment, the Occupational Therapist provides age-appropriate services for adult to geriatric patients, including: comprehensive assessment, direct treatment to individuals and groups, supervision of treatment delivered by the COTA or tech, development of a home exercise program, patient/family instruction, participation in team and family conferences, evaluation and selection of adaptive equipment, participation in PI programs, and documentation of services according to hospital and department standards. This position involves direct patient care.
Education and Experience
- Formal Education: Bachelor's Degree
- Experience: Less than 6 months
- License, Registration, and / or Certification Requirement: Yes
- Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy and successful completion of the National Registry exam.
- Recent graduates who have applied for the registration exam may be considered for provisional appointment.
- CPR certification.
- Current license in Occupational Therapy in state of practice
- Membership or certification in national association (as applicable).
Company Overview
LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.
