Occupational Therapist, Homecare

Occupational Therapist

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Occupational Therapist plays a crucial role in helping individuals regain, develop, or enhance their functional independence and quality of life. The incumbent conducts assessments, develops treatment plans, implements interventions, and collaborates with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal outcomes.

Duties & Responsibilities

Create and implement evidence-based treatment plans that are tailored to the needs of the patients, with an emphasis on improving the patients' cognitive, fine motor, sensory, and daily living skills.

Collaborate with patients, their families, and the multidisciplinary team to establish personalized treatment goals and plans.

Utilizes evidence based practice to select OT treatment appropriate to the needs of the patient.

Provides role as patient advocate through his/her own role modeling of standards of performance and by communicating and meeting patients needs for service.

Routinely monitor and evaluate patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.

Educate patients, families, and caregivers about strategies to facilitate continued progress and maintain functional gains at home and in various external settings.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other relevant records in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

Adhere to ethical standards and professional guidelines in all aspects of practice.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Minimum of 1 Year Experience

Rhode Island licensure

Certification as a Registered Occupational Therapist by the American Occupational Therapy Association

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.

EEO Statements

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.

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