Outpatient Occupational Therapist: Rehab & Patient Impact

RIH Rhode Island Hospital; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 47,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI. The incumbent will assess patients, establish diagnoses and prognosis, and develop individualized care plans with ongoing evaluation throughout care episodes.

Responsibilities include directing rehabilitation plans, documenting care, educating patients, coordinating discharge needs, and participating in quality improvement initiatives while adhering to policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution is required.
• Master or Doctorate level degree in Occupational Therapy is preferred.
• Active Occupational Therapist license in the state in which they practice.
• Graduates awaiting examination may practice under a GOT license in Rhode Island or a temporary Occupational Therapy license in Massachusetts.
• Graduates must practice under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist and pass their scheduled board examination.
• Active BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Examines and evaluates patients
• Establishes diagnosis, prognosis, and individualized plans of care
• Implements treatment interventions according to plan of care
• Directs and coordinates patients’ rehabilitation plan of care
• Evaluates 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
• Completes clinical documentation reflecting eligibility/medical necessity of services
• 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
• Complies with hospital and departmental policies and guidelines
• Participates in strategic departmental quality improvement initiatives
• Supports and promotes departmental teamwork
• Completes mandatory departmental and hospital training
• 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

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Master or Doctorate level degree in Occupational Therapy

Active Occupational Therapist license

Graduates awaiting examination may practice under GOT license

Active BLS certification

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI. The incumbent will assess patients, establish diagnoses and prognosis, and develop individualized care plans with ongoing evaluation throughout care episodes.

Responsibilities include directing rehabilitation plans, documenting care, educating patients, coordinating discharge needs, and participating in quality improvement initiatives while adhering to policies and standards.