Occupational Therapist-Phys Med Therapy Occup-Full Time

Occupational Therapist

Under the supervision of the Director of Physical Therapy, the Occupational Therapist has the responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, evaluating, and implementing care for the patients assigned occupational therapy. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for adhering to all standards of the Occupational Therapy Practice Act as they apply to providing technical therapy care, supplies, equipment, and interventions to a designated patient population. This position provides clinical oversight and assistance to COTAs who are caring for one of the Occupational Therapist's patients. Per the Department's Scope of Practice, this position requires providing services to therapy patients, ages between pediatric to geriatric, in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individuals served.

Job Description

• Assess, plan, evaluate, and implement care for patients assigned occupational therapy
• Adhere to all standards of the Occupational Therapy Practice Act
• Provide clinical oversight and assistance to COTAs
• Deliver services to therapy patients across a range of ages

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy school
• English required; bilingual preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Rehabilitative experience preferred
• Certifications in NDT, metronome, Big and Loud preferred
• Current Louisiana OT License required
• Current BLS Card required

Work Schedule

• 8am-5pm Monday-Friday

Work Type

• Full Time