Occupational Therapist - Sign-on Bonus
Company: CareLink, Inc.
Location: Providence
Posted on: October 20, 2024
Job Description:
Description:CareLink is a non-profit, mission-based 501c3
organization that was founded in 1997 by non-profit post-acute and
community-based organizations specializing in the care of older
adults and adults with disabilities. These organizations include
long-term care, housing, hospice, home care, assisted living and
adult-day health. In addition, CareLink is a direct provider of a
range of health and wellness services including rehabilitation
(PT/OT/SLP), mobile dental, audiology, podiatry, psychiatry, brain
health and wellness services. We keep individuals doing the things
that they want to do, independently, in the place they call
home.
We are looking for a full-time (30-40 hours per week) Occupational
Therapist to join the team in our Central RI Region, located
primarily at Steere House. Occasional coverage outside of this area
may be required.
We offer schedule flexibility, great benefits, an amazing team,
rewarding work, and much more! If hired, you would be eligible for
a sign-on bonus of $1,000 with $500 paid upon hire and $500 paid
upon completion of 6 months of employment.
Occupational therapists treat patients with the use of assistive
equipment and therapeutic interventions to impact activities of
daily living. They help patients develop, improve, and maintain the
skills needed for day-to-day life and work. The Occupational
Therapist (OTR/L) is responsible for evaluation, design and
delivery of prescribed Occupational Therapy programs (within the
parameters of training and expertise) to clients and residents of
the facility.
Essential Functions:
- Fulfill all job functions of a staff Occupational Therapist
within the clinical scope of practice.
- Examining and evaluating patients by assessing their movements
and function
- Reviewing patients' medical histories and developing an
individualized treatment plan
- Outlining clear goals for patients and the expected outcomes of
the plan
- Responsible for documentation of these evaluations and
treatments, recording patient status, treatment response, changes
noted, patient/family education, recommendations and other
patient-centered actions taken.
- Documenting patients' progress and modifying the plan of care
if needed
- Communicating within a multi-disciplinary team who are
committed to the patients' well-being
- Recording patients' progress and modifying the plan of care if
needed
- Educating patients, family members, and caregivers about the
recovery process
- Assists in the implementation of patient treatment, including
supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
- Complying with federal, state, and local certification
requirements.Administrative and Organizational Duties:
- Has a working knowledge of job duties and departmental policies
and procedures.
- Incorporates policies and procedures into the daily routine,
referring to policies and procedures manual as necessary.
- Makes recommendations for changes.
- Independently organizes a schedule that reflects patient care
priorities and facility needs and responsibilities.
- Carries a caseload that reflects the facilities productivity
standards.
- Uses appropriate written communication.
- Participates in departmental administration.
- Participates in quality improvement programs.
- Ensures that equipment is in working condition and meets
departmental standards prior to patient's treatment.
- Reports defective equipment to supervisor promptly.
- Uses facility equipment and supplies in a cost-effective and
respectful manner.
- Maintains a clean work environment.Professional Behavior:
- Identifies own learning needs and seeks out educational
experiences to meet those needs.
- Demonstrates appropriate verbal communication.
- Follows directions given by Program Manager or other
supervisors and asks questions at an appropriate time and
place.
- Is receptive to constructive feedback regarding
performance.
- Uses appropriate channels of communication and assumes
responsibility for securing a satisfactory response.
- Disposition, temperament and reactions are consistent with the
philosophy that the patient's welfare is the prime objective.
- A team player that demonstrates a willingness to meet
departmental needs, weekend rotation, coverage and schedule changes
and site changes when census demands.
- Actively participates in finding solutions to identified
problems.Requirements:Performance Skills:
- Commitment to providing high quality, evidence-based health
care services
- Attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Customer service focus
- Willingness to learn
- Situation-appropriate sense of urgency, prioritization skills,
follow through and sense of task ownershipEducation/Experience
Required:
- A Master's, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from a
university certified by the ACOTE (Accreditation Council for
Occupational Therapy Education) or AOTA (American -Occupational
Therapy Association).
- Certified by the National Board for Certification.
- Valid Occupational Therapist license in the state of RI
- Must possess a valid and current driver license and auto
insurance.
- Interest in working with all abilities including the
intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD)
population.
Compensation details: 41-47 Hourly Wage
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Keywords: CareLink, Inc., Providence , Occupational Therapist - Sign-on Bonus, Healthcare , Providence, Rhode Island
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