OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist works in collaboration with unit staff and the inter-disciplinary treatment team to plan, coordinate and implement the group programming in order to meet the treatment needs of the patients. The Occupational Therapist collaborates with the treating physician and interdisciplinary treatment team in determining the appropriate evaluations needed for the patient. The Occupational Therapist provides individual treatment as needed

Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient needs and participates in determining appropriate treatment interventions.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements therapeutic activities and group programming.
• Provides individual treatment and monitors patient response to interventions.
• Collaborates with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to support patient care and treatment goals.
• Documents evaluations, treatment activities, and patient progress in a timely manner.
• Maintains compliance with departmental, organizational, and regulatory requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

Bachelor's Degree Required; Master's Degree Preferred

Experience: Minimum 1 to 3 Years

Licenses:Current RI licensure and NBCOT certification

Certifications:Current RI licensure and NBCOT certification

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Knowledge of professional principles, practices, and standards related to the position.

Skill in assessment, communication, and documentation.

Ability to work effectively with patients, staff, and other team members.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs.

Basic computer skills.

Schedule: Casual as needed / Inpatient & Outpatient Areas

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation's top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.