14 therapy jobs found in Lake Charles, LA

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Activities Therapy Assistant conducts group activities that are therapeutic and focused on patient needs . SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Activities Therapy Coordinator RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Interviews patients, their families, & others to obtain leisure & developmental histories. Maintains regular contact with each assigned patient to monitor responses to services & identify problem areas. When appropriate, obtains information from family members about patient in regard to past response to treatment or problem areas in work, custody, school, & leisure activities; reports significant information & recommendations to treatment team members. When appropriate, liaison with local community agencies to develop appropriate interventions based on patient needs. Participates in the patients' treatment planning & documents case records. Communicates abnormal variances of emotional &/or cognitive...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Activities Therapy Assistant conducts group activities that are therapeutic and focused on patient needs . SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Activities Therapy Coordinator RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Interviews patients, their families, & others to obtain leisure & developmental histories. Maintains regular contact with each assigned patient to monitor responses to services & identify problem areas. When appropriate, obtains information from family members about patient in regard to past response to treatment or problem areas in work, custody, school, & leisure activities; reports significant information & recommendations to treatment team members. When appropriate, liaison with local community agencies to develop appropriate interventions based on patient needs. Participates in the patients' treatment planning & documents case records. Communicates abnormal variances of emotional &/or cognitive...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Activities Therapy Assistant conducts group activities that are therapeutic and focused on patient needs . SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Activities Therapy Coordinator RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Interviews patients, their families, & others to obtain leisure & developmental histories. Maintains regular contact with each assigned patient to monitor responses to services & identify problem areas. When appropriate, obtains information from family members about patient in regard to past response to treatment or problem areas in work, custody, school, & leisure activities; reports significant information & recommendations to treatment team members. When appropriate, liaison with local community agencies to develop appropriate interventions based on patient needs. Participates in the patients' treatment planning & documents case records. Communicates abnormal variances of emotional &/or cognitive...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Rad tech assistant is responsible for providing transportation of patients (ages pediatrics to geriatrics) to the Radiology department; also responsible for assisting technologists in performing transfers or ambulation to prevent falls; preparing patients and equipment for therapy and performing tasks to maintain department in orderly condition. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Advanced MRI Practice Director RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Properly identifies self/Properly identifies patient using two identifiers. Logs out patient. Obtains hands off communication form. Communicates with nursing personnel upon patients return to his/her room. Transports patient in a safe, friendly manner; aware of their needs. Properly obtains, returns, and secures oxygen tanks. Prepares patients and equipment for therapy. Protects patient information and maintains confidentiality. Assists technologists in performing transfers or...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Rad tech assistant is responsible for providing transportation of patients (ages pediatrics to geriatrics) to the Radiology department; also responsible for assisting technologists in performing transfers or ambulation to prevent falls; preparing patients and equipment for therapy and performing tasks to maintain department in orderly condition. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the CT Supervisor 1 RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Properly identifies self/Properly identifies patient using two identifiers. Logs out patient. Obtains hands off communication form. Communicates with nursing personnel upon patients return to his/her room. Transports patient in a safe, friendly manner; aware of their needs. Properly obtains, returns, and secures oxygen tanks. Prepares patients and equipment for therapy. Protects patient information and maintains confidentiality. Assists technologists in performing transfers or ambulation to...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats inpatients referred for Occupational Therapy. Prepares reports and communicates patient's progress to appropriate individuals. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Director of Physical Medicine RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Completes documentation outcome measures for evaluations, daily, weekly progress notes and discharge summaries as required by IRF regulations. Assesses the functional needs of the patient and sets appropriate goals for that patient. Provides direct patient care; evaluates outcomes; and consults with other specialists, as needed. Provides patient/family with options for adaptive equipment. Oversees the care of all assigned patients and all care givers rendering such care, including support staff, volunteers and students. Promotes independence for Activities of Daily Living tasks. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats inpatients referred for Occupational Therapy. Prepares reports and communicates patient's progress to appropriate individuals. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Director of Physical Medicine RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Completes documentation outcome measures for evaluations, daily, weekly progress notes and discharge summaries as required by IRF regulations. Assesses the functional needs of the patient and sets appropriate goals for that patient. Provides direct patient care; evaluates outcomes; and consults with other specialists, as needed. Provides patient/family with options for adaptive equipment. Oversees the care of all assigned patients and all care givers rendering such care, including support staff, volunteers and students. Promotes independence for Activities of Daily Living tasks. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Behavioral Health Counselor Licensed is a Master's prepared clinician that is under supervision/ passed preliminary licensure. He/ She is accountable for Bio-Psych-Social history and summarizing, development of an interdisciplinary crisis stabilization plan of care, patient and family educational sessions, conduct educational groups, participates in multi-disciplinary treatment planning and needs of patients/ family, and implementation and discharge planning of patient’s aftercare. The Behavioral Health Counselor Licensed is accountable for audits of medical records for quality of patient care; participation in performance improvement and quality management process within the department; education of case management staff on treatment and discharge planning. The Behavioral Health Counselor Licensed serves as a patient advocate and is a member of the Behavioral Health Leadership Team. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Director of Psychiatric...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Behavioral Health Counselor Licensed is a Master's prepared clinician that is under supervision/ passed preliminary licensure. He/ She is accountable for Bio-Psych-Social history and summarizing, development of an interdisciplinary crisis stabilization plan of care, patient and family educational sessions, conduct educational groups, participates in multi-disciplinary treatment planning and needs of patients/ family, and implementation and discharge planning of patient’s aftercare. The Behavioral Health Counselor Licensed is accountable for audits of medical records for quality of patient care; participation in performance improvement and quality management process within the department; education of case management staff on treatment and discharge planning. The Behavioral Health Counselor Licensed serves as a patient advocate and is a member of the Behavioral Health Leadership Team. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Director of Psychiatric...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Respiratory Therapist delivers care to patients of all ages who suffer from either an acute or chronic respiratory illness or cardiopulmonary disorder. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Director and Assistant Director of Respiratory Therapy RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Organizes patient care and general activities to accomplish required functions with delegation of these activities to other staff as appropriate. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in planning and organizing patient care from admit to discharge. Effectively identifies and solves problems in reference to equipment, patient care or respiratory safety. Documents accurately according to department policy. Possesses competency in use of technology and computers. Performs Assessments Plans Patient Care Educates Patient/Family Provides Age Specific Care For Patients Served Employ scientific principles to identify, treat and prevent acute or chronic...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Speech Pathologist provides professional skills in the comprehensive evaluation of patients in an acute setting with speech and language, swallowing and cognition impairments; provides habilitative and rehabilitative treatment services. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Director of Physical Medicine RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Consistently provides appropriate patient assessment and documents functional needs and goals. Prescribes appropriate rehabilitation plan of care. Effectively performs patient and family education and training. Proficient in performing objective measurements of receptive and expressive language skills and swallowing efficiency. Uses therapeutic process to effectively implement and evaluate the patient plan of care. Oversees the care of all assigned patients and all care givers rendering such care, including support staff, volunteers and students. Prepares reports and communicates patient...

MMG Behavioral Health Clinic Counselor (Contract) DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Counselor is responsible for providing psychosocial evaluations, individual psychotherapy and family counseling to clients across the age span. Counselor uses therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, solution focused therapy and/or person centered therapy to guide clients in exploring and understanding behavior, choices, challenges & problems to develop solutions, problem-solving skills, communication skills, coping skills and to create and move toward achievable goals. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Discuss treatment options, initiate and/or collaborate plan of care. Responsible for client phone calls. Provides client education. Identifies community health resources and refers clients as necessary. Handles other duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE Graduate of an approved formal education program and licensed in the State of Louisiana as an LPC, LMFT...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The occupational therapist treats patients referred for occupational therapy, according to the occupational therapy plan of care; contributes to the development of the department. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Director of Physical Medicine RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Assesses the functional needs of the patient and sets appropriate goals for that patient. Provides direct patient care; evaluates outcomes; and consults with other specialists, as needed. Provides vocational training as appropriate for patient's potential skill level. Provides patient/family with options for adaptive equipment. Oversees the care of all assigned patients and all care givers rendering such care, including support staff, volunteers and students. Promotes independence for Activities of Daily Living tasks. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Under the direct supervision of the Outpatient Rehab Manager, the Physical Therapist evaluates and treats all patients referred for physical therapy in the Outpatient setting; prepares reports and communicates patient progress to MDs and other clinical staff; contributes to the development of the department. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Director of Physical Medicine RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Provide direct patient care. Designs and implements a plan of care for the patient based on assessment. Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care. Document evaluations , treatment goals, and plans. Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy within the community. Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff in order to achieve positive patient outcome. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major...