Occupational Therapist (OT)

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.

IMC is currently hiring an Occupational Therapist (OT) for FT, PT & PRN positions.  Under the general supervision of the Director of Rehab Services, the Occupational Therapist will evaluate patient needs, develop appropriate treatment plans, be responsible for organizing and conducting medically necessary occupational therapy to restore function, prevent disability, decrease pain, and promote healing following disease, injury or sickness.  The Occupational therapist will help the patient reach his/her maximum potential and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his/her capabilities.  This will be done in a variety of settings including outpatient, and inpatient.  The therapist will need knowledge and competency to provide care based on physical, psycho-social, education level, and safety concerns for neonate, infant, toddler, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. 

PRINCIPLE TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Â·         Evaluate patients

·         Treat patients

·         Monitor and assess patients

·         Supervise delivery of treatment to patients

·         Reassess patients

·         Assist director of rehab with development of policies and procedures

·         Assist with scheduling of patients

·         Documentation of patient care

·         Assist with daily operations of outpatient and inpatient rehab services

WORK HOURS:  Schedules will fluctuate significantly based on patient volume and needs but normal hours of delivery of occupational therapy services will be 8am –5pm Mon-Fri. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 1.     EDUCATION

·          Minimum of a baccalaureate degree in Occupational therapy from an accredited school.

 2.     LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

·         Current valid Occupational Therapy License in Louisiana, or a temporary permit granted by LSBME.

3.     TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

·         Successful completion of long term clinical rotations in inpatient and outpatient environments from an accredited OT school, or one year of recent experience in inpatient, outpatient , or Nursing home.

 4.     JOB KNOWLEDGE

·         knowledge of OT delivery throughout patient lifespan, neonate through geriatric.

·         Knowledge of outpatient therapy services including delivery of modalities.

·         Knowledge of acute OT for inpatient services.

·         Knowledge of home health OT services. 

 Iberia Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.