Occupational Therapist: Restore Function & Independence

Carle Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, serving as a clinical resource for staff and students. The role emphasizes designing care plans, ensuring safe transfers, and collaborating with the care team to optimize outcomes.

The incumbent will educate patients and families, use standardized measures, and adjust treatment based on patient response while adhering to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• OT license in good standing.
• BLS within 30 days.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed.
• Maintains safe body mechanics to reduce injury risk to self, staff and patients.
• Designs an appropriate plan of care with goals, treatment, outcomes and discharge plan.
• Adjusts care based on patient response and evidence.
• Educates patients, family and caregivers using effective teaching methods.
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes.

Skills

BLS within 30 days

Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)

BLS within 30 days (AHA)

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, serving as a clinical resource for staff and students. The role emphasizes designing care plans, ensuring safe transfers, and collaborating with the care team to optimize outcomes.

The incumbent will educate patients and families, use standardized measures, and adjust treatment based on patient response while adhering to regulatory standards.