What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapy and Recovery Expert position at Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island?
As an Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for assessing patients' needs and identifying appropriate occupational therapy interventions. You will work cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
You will also observe and evaluate treatment affect, accomplish short and long-term goals, and recommend changes to physicians as needed. Other duties may include performing assessments, providing QI scoring, and working with adult and geriatric patients requiring adult medical rehabilitation programs and services.
Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation, makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain, and makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.