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Ochsner3 days ago

Occupational Therapy - Resident - Hand Fellow

On-site · Jefferson, Louisiana, United States

Type
Full Time
Level
Entry Level
Education
Bachelors Degree
Company size
Large

Job Summary

Full-time occupational therapy resident responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting occupational therapy treatment programs based on evaluation, assessment, and medical referral. Maintains patient care records, evaluates patient responses to treatment, and recommends plan changes. Receives training through a didactic curriculum, clinical education, skills development, professional collaboration, and community outreach. Participates in education and training of OT students, program development, and research/continuing education activities. Adapts patient interactions to preserve privacy and follow applicable laws and standards. Requires Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy with eligibility for licensure (and current/eligible BLS); strong communication, leadership, and time-management skills; ability to work in a healthcare setting and collaborate with multiple stakeholders. This role may involve participation in residency/fellowship activities, documentation standards, and ongoing professional development.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy
  • Current occupational therapy license in state of practice or eligibility for licensure by examination or reciprocity from another state
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
  • Strong computer literacy and ability to use software/web-based applications
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to maintain patient records
  • Knowledge of evaluation and treatment planning in OT
  • Preferred Master’s degree in occupational therapy
  • Preferred 1 year of outpatient OT experience
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