Occupational Therapist, Medical-Surgical and Acute Rehabilitation
Zachary, LA
LifePoint
4x8 hrs

Occupational Therapist (Travel)

Location: Zachary, Louisiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Occupational Therapy
• Employment Type: Travel
• Shift: Day
• Hours per Week: 32
• Number of Openings: 1
• Unit: Medical-Surgical (MS) and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU)
• Patient Population: Adults and Geriatrics
• Patient Ratios: 10:1 on MS, 6:1 on ARU
• EHR System: EPIC
• Float Requirements: Yes (likely splitting time between MS and ARU)
• Weekend Hours: Minimum of one Saturday per month
• Call Requirements: None

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Louisiana
• Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience within the last year
• Master’s degree

Preferred Experience

• Experience in Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) and Medical-Surgical (MS) settings
• Familiarity with common diagnoses such as CVA (stroke), orthopedic conditions, and cardiac cases

Work Environment & Dress Code

• Number of Beds: 80 in hospital, 20 in rehab
• Dress Code: Black scrubs required
• Unacceptable Attire: No blue jeans, spandex, open-toe shoes, or hoodies

Additional Notes

• The role involves working across multiple units with varied patient populations and diagnoses.
• The position requires flexibility to float between units.