Per Diem Outpatient Occupational Therapist

SUMMARY:

The Occupational Therapist reports directly to the Clinical Manager and/ or Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM) of their respective department and may receive clinical guidance from senior staff and/or clinical specialists.

The Occupational Therapist completes comprehensive examinations of body structure to determine functional impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions.

The Occupational Therapist establishes diagnosis and prognosis; develops an individualized plan of care; implements treatment interventions; and performs on-going evaluations through-out episode of care.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

Responsibilities

Communication Demonstrates the highest level of communication and professionalism with patients, caregivers, rehabilitation staff, providers, and other health care professionals, both within the academic medical center and in the community. Exhibits effective and professional verbal and non-verbal communication Communicates clearly, respectfully, and honestly with patients and/or caregivers, and colleagues Communicates proactively with other caregivers involved in patients’ care Adjusts communication and response to the level of understanding of the listenerPrincipal

Examines and evaluates patients Establishes diagnosis, prognosis, and individualized plans of care Implements treatment intervention based on plan of care, considering precautions, indications, and contradictions Directs and coordinates patients’ rehabilitation plan of care Evaluates patients’ 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, in compliance with department policy Completes clinical documentation reflecting eligibility/ medical necessity of services in compliance with professional and regulatory standards 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 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 Supports and promotes departmental teamwork Completes mandatory departmental and hospital training MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution is required.

Master’s or Doctorate level degree in Occupational Therapy is preferred. State license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health is required. EXPERIENCE: New graduates considered. Clinical experience in program specific settings is preferred.

INDEPENDENT ACTION: Performs independently within the department’s policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to ACM and/or Clinical Manager when clarification of departmental policies and procedures is required. Independently sets goals for professional development.

Membership and involvement in discipline specific professional organization and/or other clinically relevant organization is strongly encouraged. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: No direct supervision.

However, pursuant to the state of Rhode Island Rules and Regulations for Licensing Occupational Therapists, a licensed Occupational therapist shall at all times be responsible for the supervision of certified occupational therapy assistants, supportive personnel, and students to ensure the safety and welfare of patients.

Provides consistent and thorough supervision of assistants, aides, therapists, and volunteers including cosigning notes, reviewing patient treatment plans and goals.

• Pay Range: $34.20-$56.42 EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment
• Location: Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840
• Work Type: Variable weekdays
• Work Shift: Day Daily
• Hours: 8 hours Driving Required: No As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer

Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day.

Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island.

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