Rehab Tech – Outpatient Rehab – Therapy & Wellness – Clearview Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana

Job Description:

We’ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942,but one thing has never changed

• our commitment to serve, heal,lead, educate, and innovate.

We believe that every award earned,every record broken and every patient helped is because of thededicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or supportthose who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Comemake a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your futuretoday! This job works under direct on-premises supervision of a licensedphysical or occupational therapist and according to detailedinstructions, competency completion, policies and procedures,provides therapeutic modality treatments as assigned, preparestherapy areas and patients for treatments, and transports patientsby use of wheelchairs and stretchers. Maintains all equipment andenvironment to assure that they are clean, operable, and safe.

Performs isolation techniques as outlined in Infection Controlpolicy. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able toperform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listedbelow are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualifiedindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties andresponsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to bea comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties andresponsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’sdiscretion. Education Required

• High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred
• Some college coursework in healthcare sciences. Work Experience Required
• None. Preferred
• 5 years relevant experience or pursuing and education ina clinical program.

Certifications None Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-basedapplications. Effective verbal and written communication skills and abilityto present information clearly and professionally to varying levelsof individuals throughout the patient care process. Ability to travel throughout and between facilities. Job Duties Prepares and maintains work area for treatment includingordering of supplies/linen and pharmaceuticals. Orients and mentors new staff in needs of assigned area. Monitors and assists in patient-care as specifically instructedby the therapist according to their competencies. Assists with generalized office and front desk procedures. Transports patients to and from department or room viawheelchair or stretcher as directed by professional staff in a safeand courteous manner. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, includingbut not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction tothe patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to beperformed, requesting permissions and communication style. Performs other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of workonly. They are not an exhaustive list of all requiredresponsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, orthis description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws,accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements thatapply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliancewith all such laws, regulations and standards. This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & PrivacyProgram and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reportingof any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors orconduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or othercompliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, protected veteran status, or disabilitystatus. Physical and Environmental Demands The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. Very Heavy Work

• Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of forceoccasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently,and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work.(

Constantly:

activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time)to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess ofthose for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be onlya negligible amount, a job should be rated

Light Work:

(1) when itrequires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) whenit requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/orpulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requiresworking at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushingand/or pulling of materials even though the weight of thosematerials is negligible.

NOTE:

The constant stress and strain ofmaintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrialsetting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even thoughthe amount of force exerted is negligible. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluidand tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area wherepatients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works withspecimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbenthas an occupational risk for exposure to all communicablediseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there maybe occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications orhazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport,storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/ordisposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure mayincrease depending on the essential job duties of the role. Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today! Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant untilthey have formally applied to the open position on this careerswebsite. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areasare not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California,Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, andWashington D.C. Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users.

If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of ourwebsite, or if you need an accommodation to complete theapplication process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Centerat 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or careers@ochsner.org. Thiscontact information is for accommodation requests only and cannotbe used to inquire about the status of applications. Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to anylegally protected class, including protected veterans andindividuals with disabilities.