Occupational Therapist

Summary

We are hiring for an Occupational Therapist to join our team in Senior Living.At LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy themeaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families,each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people.As an Occupational Therapist, you can expect:
the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
independence and autonomy
career growth possibilities

Responsibilities

Completes a comprehensive initial evaluation on each patient in a timely manner.
Evaluates the patient to determine rehab potential, identifies needs, establishes an individualized treatment plan of care, and sets goals to be used in the team plan of care.
Sets initial STGs and LTGs.
Utilizes equipment in a proper and safe manner, maintains equipment inspection, maintenance, and cleaning logs, and reports broken or faulty equipment.
Follows medical regimen developed for the patient, is aware of and adheres to precautions (THR, TKR, Cardiac, Wound, etc.).
Utilizes the following safe treatment techniques: transfers, positioning, feeding, splinting, paraffin bath, cryotherapy, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, etc.

Education and Experience

Current Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice.
Current CPR certification required.
Current drivers license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.

Equal Opportunity Employer – vets, disability.