Occupational Therapist

Aperion Care; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

AdviniaCare Oakland Grove is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist for a part-time role in Rhode Island. The clinician will assess residents, plan and deliver treatments, and participate in team education and program development.

Responsibilities include training caregivers, documenting care in the clinical system, and supporting census and marketing activities. A Rhode Island OT license (or in process) is required.

Qualifications

• Must have an OT degree and Rhode Island licensure (or in process).
• Strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.
• Ability to document patient care accurately and maintain records.
• Ability to cope with periodic census changes and staffing demands.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time for self and others.

Responsibilities

• Screens patients/residents and evaluates them to develop appropriate care plans.
• Provides direct resident treatments in accordance with an established plan of care.
• Consults with and trains patients/residents and caregivers.
• Documents activities according to the company’s clinical documentation system on a timely basis.
• Participates in clinical program development and implementation.
• Participates in training and orientation of other staff, students, and volunteers.
• Participates in census building and marketing activities.
• Demonstrates ability for continuous learning to stay current in the field.
• Complies with privacy practices and protects residents’ health information.
• May perform additional duties as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor or Master in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist (PART-TIME)

Job Summary:

AdviniaCare Oakland Grove is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our team! As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment, and consultation to a general rehab caseload. You will also participate in the clinical team process, provide teaching and training to caregiver staff, and supervise other therapists, assistants, aides, and students as required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Screens patients/residents and evaluates them to develop appropriate care plans
• Provides direct resident treatments in accordance with an established plan of care
• Consults with and trains patients/residents and caregivers
• Documents activities according to the company's clinical documentation system on a timely basis
• Participates in clinical program development and implementation
• Participates in the training and orientation of other staff, students, and volunteers
• Participates in census building and marketing activities
• Demonstrates ability for continuous new learning to remain current in the field
• Complies with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures and protects residents' individual health information
• May perform additional duties as requested by supervisor

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy
• CEU's per state licensure requirements
• Must possess an OT license in Rhode Island, or be in the process of obtaining one
• Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary
• Communication skills required for directing staff, customer relations, and marketing activities
• Ability to perform documentation needs, manipulations of equipment, and direct patient care
• Requires intense attention and concentration
• Ability to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing demands
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively for self and others
• Ability to deal with a wide range of personality types, ages, and diverse cultural backgrounds
• Ability to articulate and comprehend the English language

Work Schedule:

• 20 hours per week