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Occupational Therapist Inpatient

South County Hospital

Wakefield, RIJob$52.5–55.85/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$52.5–55.85/hr
Location
Wakefield, RI
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Rhode Island Occupational Therapy LicenseBasic Life Support Certification

Job overview

South County Health seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and provide therapeutic intervention to neurological, orthopedic, musculoskeletal, and general medical patients in acute care and outpatient settings. The therapist develops treatment programs using tests, measurements, physical agents, and education, and fabricates and modifies custom splints. The role requires an accredited Occupational Therapy program, Rhode Island licensure, acute care experience, physical ability to assist patients, and American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient EvaluationTherapeutic InterventionTreatment Program DevelopmentPhysical AgentsPatient EducationCustom Splint FabricationPatient PositioningPatient ExerciseLifting

Qualifications

Occupational Therapy Program GraduateRhode Island Occupational Therapy License1+ Year Acute Care ExperienceBasic Life Support Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

South County Health is an independent, non-profit healthcare system offering a comprehensive range of advanced inpatient, outpatient and home health services. Accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC), SCH is made up of South County Hospital, South County Home Health, and South County Medical Group. South County Health has received numerous distinctions for patient care and safety over the years, which have included a 5-star rating on HCAHPS scores, a 5-star rating by CMS for overall hospital quality, and A’s for hospital quality and patient safety by The Leapfrog Group. Having celebrated over 100 years of service to southern Rhode Island, South County Health offers an exceptional opportunity to provide our patients with the best care possible while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. We offer competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package which includes, health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 403b, PTO, and a broad range of career development benefits and opportunities.

Job Summary:

Therapist provides Evaluation and Therapeutic Intervention to neurological, orthopedic, musculoskeletal and general medical patient populations in both the acute care and outpatient areas. The Therapist problem solves test and measurements to develop treatment programs using physical agents and education in an environment that is supportive to foster healing. Able to fabricate and modify custom splints.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program, licensed in the state of Rhode Island.

  • One year minimum acute care experience.

  • The physical ability to lift, position and exercise patients.

  • Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.

Pay range: $52.50-$55.85

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