Occupational Therapist (NE)

Occupational Therapist (NE) INTERNAL

Prospect CharterCARE Our Lady of Fatima, LLC

7790-Occupational Therapy - Acute

Per Diem (0 hrs)

Hours/Pay Period : 0

4 (Per Diem)

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Req # 32222

Summary: Provides Occupational Therapy services to patients of all ages including adolescents, adults and geriatric patients who are referred; Evaluates the Occupational Therapy needs of the patient; Develops goals and treatment plan in conjunction with the patient and family/significant other; Implements treatment program; Provides education to patients, families and caregivers; Supervises Occupational Therapy students and support staff in compliance with hospital, state and national regulatory policies. Must meet departmental per diem requirements as set forth by management.

Education: Bachelor of Science, Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an Occupational Therapy program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Licensure: License and/or eligible for licensure as an Occupational Therapist from the Department of Health, Division of Professional Regulation, State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. Access to reliable transportation in order to service off site locations.

Experience: Experience in physical disabilities setting with relevant field work/work experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

Occupational Therapy theory, assessment and treatment techniques; task analysis; ability to develop therapeutic relationship with a variety of patients; basic splint fabrication skills

Skills in organization and priority setting.

Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with peers and other disciplines.

Ability to utilize sound interpersonal skills when interacting with patients and caregivers and demonstrating sensitivity to age, spiritual, and cultural diversity of customers.

Ability to instruct patients, caregivers and their families

Maintains information confidential (HIPAA)

Demonstrated customer service skills

Ability to responsive customer service skills when interacting and taking into consideration cultural background, linguistic skills and age of customers

Ability to work cooperatively with peers and other disciplines

Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with peers and other interdisciplinary teams

Working Conditions, Physical Environment and/or Safety Requirements: Visual acuity and hand dexterity. Physical ability involves variety of body movements including stooping, bending, kneeling, lifting, standing, walking, twisting, stretching and reaching. Physical ability involves pushing, pulling and lifting more than 30 lbs.

TOGETHER we are CharterCARE

Putting people first, it's what we do with our patients and our employees. At CharterCARE Health Partners, we believe in, and support our employees, the heart of our organization. Created through the affiliation of Roger Williams Medical Center, Blackstone Valley Surgicare, and St. Joseph Health Services of Rhode Island (Our Lady of Fatima Hospital and St Joseph Health Clinic), CharterCARE was formed to preserve and enhance quality health care for the communities we serve. Some things are just better together, like CharterCARE and you.

If you are looking to partner with an organization that is as committed to advancing your career goals as it is to providing superior medical care, we invite you to review our open positions today. We look forward to meeting you.

CharterCARE affiliated partners include Roger Williams Medical Center, St. Joseph Health Services of Rhode Island (Our Lady of Fatima Hospital and St Joseph Health Clinic), Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, Blackstone Valley Surgicare, and Roger Williams Medical Associates.

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