Occupational Therapist Full Time

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) to join our Rehab Services team on a Full Time basis.  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. 

WORK HOURS:  Schedules will fluctuate significantly based on patient volume and needs but normal hours of delivery of occupational therapy services will be 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a baccalaureate degree in Occupational therapy from an accredited school.
• Current valid Occupational Therapy License in Louisiana, or a temporary permit granted by LSBME.

TRAINING/EXPERIENCE/JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• 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.
• 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. 

PRINCIPLE TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate patients and 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

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:

• Great medical benefit plan
• Early access to earned wages
• Participation in robust state pension plan
• Dental, vision, life insurance, disability and more!