Inpatient Per Diem Occupational Therapist

Brown Medicine•Newport Beach, CA

1d•$34 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist reports directly to the Clinical Manager and/or Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM)/Supervisor in their department and may receive clinical guidance from senior staff and/or clinical specialists. The role includes comprehensive examinations of body structure to identify functional impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions; establishing a diagnosis and prognosis; developing and implementing an individualized plan of care; and evaluating the patient throughout the episode of care. The Occupational Therapist provides patient- and caregiver-centered rehabilitation, coordinates care, documents services and medical necessity in accordance with department policy and professional and regulatory standards, and collaborates with other caregivers. The position also supports departmental teamwork, quality improvement, required training, and professional development. Work is as needed on weekdays, with weekend and holiday requirements, on the day shift; daily hours are 8. The role is based at Newport Hospital in Newport, Rhode Island, and does not require driving.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
Active Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice.
Active BLS certification.
Graduates awaiting examination may practice under a Graduate Occupational Therapist license in Rhode Island or a temporary Occupational Therapy license in Massachusetts; they must work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist and pass their scheduled board examination.
New graduates will be considered.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and work professionally with patients, caregivers, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Examine and evaluate patients.
Establish diagnoses, prognoses, and individualized plans of care.
Implement treatment interventions based on the plan of care, considering precautions, indications, and contraindications.
Direct and coordinate patients’ rehabilitation plans of care.
Evaluate patient progress and revise goals and plans of care as appropriate.
Educate and train patients and caregivers.
Anticipate and communicate discharge and home needs and available resources.
Complete documentation and charges accurately and promptly in compliance with department policy.
Document eligibility and medical necessity of services in compliance with professional and regulatory standards.
Recommend and refer patients for additional diagnostic testing and/or services.
Apply evidence-based practice to clinical care.
Seek guidance when needed to ensure safe and effective patient care.
Comply with hospital and departmental policies and guidelines.
Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives and promote teamwork.
Complete required departmental and hospital training.
As needed, educate other hospital departments and personnel, students, and outside agencies or schools.
Flex the schedule based on departmental, patient, and/or caregiver needs and set priorities according to departmental and patient-care needs.
Participate in community-based professional events and ongoing educational activities.
Communicate professionally and effectively with patients, caregivers, rehabilitation staff, providers, and other healthcare professionals; adapt communication to the listener’s level of understanding and communicate proactively with other caregivers.
Work independently within departmental policies and practices and refer complex policy or procedure questions to the ACM/Supervisor and/or Clinical Manager.
Set goals for professional development and perform other duties as assigned.
Supervise certified occupational therapy assistants, supportive personnel, volunteers, and students to ensure patient safety and welfare.