Occupational Therapist - Part-Time

Job Type

Part-time

Description

CareLink is searching for a Part-Time Occupational Therapist to work approximately 20-30 flexible, daytime hours per week with some weekends. Therapy is provided in-home as well as in various outpatient settings as part of CareLink's new Center for Brain Health and Cognition program working with people living with dementia and their caregivers. Visit carelinkri.org for more information about our organization and the services we provide.

Position Overview: Occupational therapists treat differently abled, ill, or injured patients with the use of special equipment and the therapeutic use of daily activities. They help patients improve, regain, and develop 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.

Essential Functions:

• Fulfill all job functions of a staff Occupational Therapist within the clinical scope of practice.
• Diagnosing patients by observing their movements and listening to their concerns
• Reviewing patients' medical histories and develops 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.
• 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 and family members about the recovery process
• Assists in the implementation of patient treatment, including overseeing Occupational Therapy Assistants as necessary.
• Complying with federal, state, and local certification requirements.

• A bachelor's 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(s) where services are rendered.
• 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

• 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 ownership