Occupational Therapist Position Available In Ouachita, Louisiana

Job Description:

It’s more than a career, it’s a calling

WI-Monroe ClinicHospitalWorker Type:

RegularJob Highlights:

Full Time

• 32-40 hours per week External candidates qualifies for a $5,000.

00 Sign on Bonus (2-year commitment with SSM Health). Flexible to work evenings & weekends as needed for coverage.

JobSummary:

Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional,cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.

Job Responsibilities andRequirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assesses patient ‘s ability to safely and effectively performindependent living skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care,including type and frequency of treatment. Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.

Documents findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies theplan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary. Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patientdeficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapyservices and provides information regarding appropriateselection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs. Oversees the care provided by designated individuals accordingto established regulations and practice standards. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree in OccupationalTherapy, or related area as required to obtain licensure in stateof practice

EXPERIENCE

No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constant standing. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing0-25 lbs. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information throughoral communication. Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hearalarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less)and far (20 feet or more). Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/dataentry. Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting,squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/armmovements. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objectsweighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving patients. Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatialrelationships and to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional driving. Rare crawling.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE

AND/ORCERTIFICATIONSResuscitation Certification Requirement:

Basic LifeSupport Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day ofemployment. Other resuscitation certifications may be requireddependent on department.

• State of Work Location:

  Illinois

• -Occupational Therapist
• Illinois Department of Financialand Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
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Missouri

• -Occupational Therapist
• Missouri Division of ProfessionalRegistration
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Oklahoma

• -Occupational Therapist
• Oklahoma Medical Board
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Stateof Work Location:

Wisconsin

• Occupational Therapist (OT)

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Wisconsin Department of Safetyand Professional ServicesWork Shift:

Day Shift (United States ofAmerica)

Job Type:

EmployeeDepartment:

4502000028

OccupationalTherapyScheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Benefits:

SSM Health values ourexceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits packageto fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave:

we offer eligible team members one week ofpaid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children(pro-rated based on FTE).

• Flexible Payment Options:

• our voluntary benefit offeredthrough DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant accessto their earned, unpaid base pay
• (fees may apply)
• beforepayday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage:

• we provide upfront tuition coveragethrough FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
• SSM Health isan equal opportunity employer.

SSM Health does not discriminate onthe basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age,disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy,veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicablelaw.