PRN Occupational Therapist – Ochsner Medical Center

About the role

Join Ochsner Medical Center as a PRN Occupational Therapist providing inpatient therapy services based on physician orders. You will work with a compassionate, inclusive team to help patients achieve their post‑acute goals and transition safely to home or further care.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized inpatient occupational therapy treatment programs.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to determine appropriate post‑acute or home care plans.
• Document patient progress according to Ochsner’s standards and ensure compliance with safety and quality targets.
• Adjust treatment plans based on patient response to improve outcomes and maintain safety.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current occupational therapy license in the state of practice or eligibility for licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Ability to travel between facilities as needed.

Required skills

• Proficiency with computers, software, and web‑based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication for presenting information professionally.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational abilities.
• Sound judgment and decision‑making across diverse patient diagnoses.