Occupational Therapist Position Available In Morehouse, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: Occupational Therapists evaluate patient needs, create treatment plans, and conduct therapy programs to restore function and prevent disability. They work with healthcare teams, provide patient-centered services, and maintain accurate documentation. Required skills include communication, interpersonal, organizational, time management, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. This job involves supervising assistants and students while promoting organizational values and mission.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
- Evaluate/assess the needs of referred patients in the outpatient, acute and hope unit areas to formulate treatment plans
- Offer effective, patient centered services that will assist patients to return with confidence to as much independence as possible with daily tasks and activities
- Organize and conduct a medically prescribed occupational therapy program to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body part
- Help all patients reach their maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization
- Provide therapy services defined in treatment plans
- Work cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and other members of the healthcare team
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation of therapy services in the medical record
- Serve as clinical mentor and/or instructor to colleagues
- Assist with program development and performance improvement for the department
- Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, therapy techs and students as needed
- Perform other related duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Excellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal and customer service skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlinesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate[]{style=”font-size: 12pt; font”}
