Occupational Therapist

Brown University Health; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Newport, RI, seeks an Occupational Therapist to assess patients, establish diagnosis and prognosis, and develop individualized plans of care. You will implement treatment interventions, evaluate progress, and coordinate rehabilitation within department policies.

The role requires a Rhode Island license and a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy; a Master’s or Doctorate is preferred. New graduates are welcome to apply, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution is required.
• Master’s or Doctorate level degree in Occupational Therapy is preferred.
• State license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health is required.
• New graduates considered; clinical experience in program specific settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examine and evaluate patients.
• Establish diagnosis, prognosis, and individualized plans of care.
• Implement treatment interventions and coordinate patients’ rehabilitation plan of care.
• Educate/trains patients and caregivers.
• Complete documentation and charges accurately and timely, in compliance with department policy.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Master’s or Doctorate level degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Occupational Therapist reports directly to the Clinical Manager and/ or Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM) of their respective department and may receive clinical guidance from senior staff and/or clinical specialists. The Occupational Therapist completes comprehensive examinations of body structure to determine functional impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. The Occupational Therapist establishes diagnosis and prognosis; develops an individualized plan of care; implements treatment interventions; and performs on-going evaluations throughout episode of care. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communication

• Exhibits effective and professional verbal and non-verbal communication
• Communicates clearly, respectfully, and honestly with patients and/or caregivers, and colleagues
• Communicates proactively with other caregivers involved in patients’ care
• Adjusts communication and response to the level of understanding of the listener

Principal Duties

• Examines and evaluates patients
• Establishes diagnosis, prognosis, and individualized plans of care
• Implements treatment intervention based on plan of care, considering precautions, indications, and contradictions
• Directs and coordinates patients’ rehabilitation plan of care
• Evaluates patients’ progress and revises goals and plan of care accordingly
• Educates/ Trains patients/caregivers
• Anticipates and communicates discharge/home needs and resources
• Completes documentation and charges accurately and timely, in compliance with department policy
• Completes clinical documentation reflecting eligibility/ medical necessity of services in compliance with professional and regulatory standards
• Makes recommendations and referrals for additional diagnostic testing and/or services
• Consistently applies evidence-based practice to all aspects of clinical care
• Seeks additional guidance when necessary to assure safe and effective patient care

Additional Duties

• Complies with hospital and departmental policies and guidelines
• Participates in strategic departmental quality improvement initiatives
• Provides education to other hospital departments/personnel, students, and outside agencies/schools
• Demonstrates ability to flex schedule based on department, patient, and/or caregiver need
• Determines priorities according to departmental and patient care need
• Participates in community based professional events
• Participates in ongoing educational activities
• Supports and promotes departmental teamwork
• Completes mandatory departmental and hospital training

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution is required.
• Master’s or Doctorate level degree in Occupational Therapy is preferred.
• State license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• New graduates considered. Clinical experience in program specific settings is preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Fit for duty as documented by OSHA standards and program specific needs.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

• Performs independently within the department’s policies and practices.
• Refers specific complex problems to ACM and/or Clinical Manager when clarification of departmental policies and procedures is required.
• Independently sets goals for professional development.
• Membership and involvement in discipline specific professional organization and/or other clinically relevant organization is strongly encouraged.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• No direct supervision. However, pursuant to the state of Rhode Island Rules and Regulations for Licensing Occupational Therapists, a licensed Occupational therapist shall at all times be responsible for the supervision of certified occupational therapy assistants, supportive personnel, and students to ensure the safety and welfare of patients. Provides consistent and thorough supervision of assistants, aides, therapists, and volunteers including cosigning notes, reviewing patient treatment plans and goals.

Pay Range:

$71,136.00-$117,353.60

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type:

4 days x 730-6pm includes every other Saturday plus holiday rotation

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

10 hours

Driving Required: No