Occupational Therapist

Health Concepts LTD; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Weekend Per Diem Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic SNF environment in Rhode Island. The OT will evaluate, plan, and implement tailored treatment programs to promote residents’ independence, safety, and quality of life in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include direct OT services, ADL training, documentation, care coordination, and participation in care plan meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Rhode Island licensure (or eligibility) as an Occupational Therapist.
• Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility or geriatric setting preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents’ function and create individualized treatment plans.
• Provide direct OT services including therapeutic activities and ADL training.
• Document evaluations, treatments, and progress per standards.
• Collaborate with nursing, PT, speech and other disciplines for coordinated care.
• Educate residents and families on independence and safety.
• Participate in care planning and discharge planning as needed.
• Maintain compliance with policies and regulations.
• Supervise COTAs as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

OT degree (B.S./M.S./D.O.T.)

Rhode Island OT licensure

SNF/Geriatric experience

Job description

With seven locations, the Health Concepts family of skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers provides exceptional care in home-like settings in every corner of Rhode Island. Privately-owned by the Ryan family for more than 60 years, Health Concepts still operates on its founding tenet: Top quality care results from superior medical services delivered by professionals who place premium importance on nurturing each resident’s needs and preferences

Seeking Weekend Per Diem Certified Occupational Therapist for dynamic SNF environment.

Purpose of Your Job Position

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing individualized treatment programs to help residents develop, regain, or maintain daily living and work skills. The OT works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to promote residents’ independence, safety, and quality of life in accordance with facility policies and state/federal regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents’ functional abilities and develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and goals.
• Provide direct occupational therapy services including therapeutic exercises, ADL (activities of daily living) training, and adaptive equipment recommendations.
• Document all evaluations, treatments, and resident progress in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, and other disciplines to ensure coordinated, comprehensive resident care.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on techniques to improve independence and safety.
• Participate in care plan meetings and discharge planning as needed.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable state, federal, and facility policies and procedures.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Rhode Island licensure (or eligibility) as an Occupational Therapist.
• Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility or geriatric setting preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to resident‑centered care and rehabilitation excellence.

Eastgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is an Equal Opportunity / Aff…

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.