Testudo Testing

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Occupational Therapist (New Orleans VA)

Pay- $46 to $48 per hour

401(k) with 4% match

Dental, vision, and health insurance

11 Federal Paid Holidays

Paid time off

We have an opening at the New Orleans VA for a committed and patient-focused Occupational Therapist to develop, recover or maintain the daily living and work skills of veterans with physical, mental or developmental conditions. You will offer effective and client-centered inpatient (all conditions) and/or outpatient services (mainly ortho) that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities. OT will see 5-7 patients per day outpatient or 6-8 inpatient per day.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of hospital experience or two years of outpatient experience
• A current license to practice in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalency.

Responsibilities

80% of the time involved in direct patient care.

• Evaluate a wide variety of patients as appropriate for their diagnosis to determine current levels of functioning and areas of impairment. Evaluations may include the following areas: activities of daily living, strength, range of motion, sensation, perception and cognition.
• Develop a treatment plan and measurable goals designed to restore function, compensate for dysfunction, and minimize debilitation.
• Implement occupational therapy plans to meet the patient’s rehabilitation objectives.
• Evaluate for, prescription of, and training in the use of wheelchairs and power mobility devices.
• Assess patient’s fixed and modifiable deformities, sitting/postural requirements, presence of amputations, skin integrity, pressure areas, living environment, and mode of transportation for the device.
• Make mechanical adjustments and/or attaching positioning devices and accessories to ensure an appropriate fit of a manual wheelchair.
• Re-evaluate patient progress and make appropriate modifications to treatment.
• Train family members/caregivers in handling of patients.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $46.00 - $48.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• hospital or outpatient OT: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: In person