Lymphedema Therapist

Brown Medicine•East Greenwich, RI

4d•$71,136 - $117,354•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist completes comprehensive examinations of body structure to determine functional impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. The therapist establishes diagnosis and prognosis, develops and implements an individualized plan of care, and evaluates patients throughout the episode of care. The role reports directly to the Clinical Manager and/or Assistant Clinical Manager/Supervisor of the respective department and may receive clinical guidance from senior staff and/or clinical specialists. The therapist is expected to model Brown University Health’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. The role also includes professional communication, participation in departmental quality improvement and teamwork, completion of required training, and supervision of certified occupational therapy assistants, supportive personnel, volunteers, and students to ensure patient safety and welfare.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
Active Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice. Graduates awaiting examination may practice under a Graduate Occupational Therapist license in Rhode Island or a temporary Occupational Therapy license in Massachusetts, under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, and must pass their scheduled board examination.
Active BLS certification.
Clinical experience in program-specific settings is preferred; new graduates will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or Doctorate-level degree in Occupational Therapy.
Clinical experience in program-specific settings.
Membership and involvement in a discipline-specific professional organization and/or another clinically relevant organization is strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Examines and evaluates patients.
Establishes diagnoses, prognoses, and individualized plans of care.
Implements treatment interventions based on the plan of care, considering precautions, indications, and contraindications.
Directs and coordinates patients’ rehabilitation plans of care.
Evaluates patients’ progress and revises goals and plans of care accordingly.
Educates and trains patients and caregivers.
Anticipates and communicates discharge and home needs and resources.
Completes documentation and charges accurately and promptly in accordance with department policy.
Completes clinical documentation reflecting service eligibility and medical necessity in compliance with professional and regulatory standards.
Makes recommendations and referrals for additional diagnostic testing and/or services.
Applies evidence-based practice to all aspects of clinical care.
Seeks additional guidance when necessary to ensure safe and effective patient care.
Complies with hospital and departmental policies and guidelines.
Participates in strategic departmental quality improvement initiatives and supports departmental teamwork.
Completes mandatory departmental and hospital training.
May educate other hospital departments and personnel, students, and outside agencies or schools.
May flex schedule based on department, patient, and/or caregiver needs and prioritize according to departmental and patient-care needs.
May participate in community-based professional events and ongoing educational activities.
Communicates professionally and effectively with patients, caregivers, rehabilitation staff, providers, and other health care professionals, including those in the community.
Communicates proactively with other caregivers involved in patients’ care and adapts communication to the listener’s level of understanding.
Performs independently within departmental policies and practices, referring complex questions about policies and procedures to the Assistant Clinical Manager/Supervisor and/or Clinical Manager.
Independently sets goals for professional development; involvement in discipline-specific or other clinically relevant professional organizations is strongly encouraged.
Supervises certified occupational therapy assistants, supportive personnel, volunteers, and students to ensure patient safety and welfare.
Performs other duties as assigned.