Occupational Therapist
Company: Ochsner Home Health of Baton Rouge
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: December 2, 2025
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Job Description:
We are hiring for a Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN Occupational
Therapist! At Ochsner Home Health of Baton Rouge , a part of LHC
Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and
enjoy the meaningful 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. You can find a home for
your career here. 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 Give your
passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced
quality healthcare. The Occupational Therapist in Home Health is
responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs
related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine
motor coordination, home assessments and adaptive equipment, and
other occupational therapy needs as defined by medical conditions.
Provides service within the scope of practice as defined by the
state laws governing the practice of Occupational Therapy, in
accordance with the plan of care, using evidence-based techniques,
and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
Evaluates the patient’s functional status, status of all body
systems as required for CMS documentation, and occupational therapy
needs. Consults with the physician in the development of the
therapy plan of care. Observes, records, and reports to the nurse
supervisor and the physician the patient's response to treatment
and changes to the patient's condition. Conducts patient
assessments evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic
and prognostic functional ability tests. License Requirements
Current Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice Current
CPR certification Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and
access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
Keywords: Ochsner Home Health of Baton Rouge, Metairie , Occupational Therapist, Healthcare , Baton Rouge, Louisiana