What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist- Our Lady of Fatima Hospital position at CharterCARE Health Partners?
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Exciting Occupational Therapist opportunities await You with at CharterCARE and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.
*** Eligible Incentives ***
Generous Referral Program
Competitive Pay
Affordable Health Benefits
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.
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