Occupational Therapist - Sign On Bonus

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 Occupational Therapist to join our team!  We offer schedule flexibility, great benefits, an amazing team, rewarding work, and much more!  Sign-on bonus of $1,000 with $500 paid upon hire and $500 paid upon completion of 6 months of employment.

Essential Functions:

• Diagnosing patients by observing their movements and listening to their concerns   
• 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.
• 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 
• Assisting in the implementation of patient treatment, including overseeing Occupational Therapy Assistants as necessary.
• Complying with federal, state, and local certification requirements. 

Administrative and Organizational Duties:

• 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.
• Ensures that equipment is in working condition and meets departmental standards prior to patient’s treatment.
• Uses facility equipment and supplies in a cost-effective and respectful manner.
• Maintains a clean work environment.

Professional Behavior:

• 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.

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 ownership

Education/Experience Required:

• 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 of Rhode Island
• 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
• Current BLS/CPR Certification or willingness to obtain