Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Summary

Occupational Therapist reporting to Clinical Manager and/or Assistant Clinical Manager. Completed comprehensive examinations of body structure, establishes diagnosis, develops individualized plan of care, implements treatment interventions, and evaluates patients throughout the episode of care. Expected to role‑model Brown University Health values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence). Core Success Factors:
Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, Collaborate.

• Exhibits effective and professional verbal and non‑verbal communication.
• Communicates clearly, respectfully, and honestly with patients, caregivers, and colleagues.
• Communicates proactively with other caregivers involved in patient care.
• Adjusts communication and response to the level of understanding of the listener.
• Examines and evaluates patients.
• Establishes diagnosis, prognosis, and individualized plans of care.
• Implements treatment interventions based on plan of care, considering precautions, indications, and contradictions.
• Directs and coordinates patients’ rehabilitation plan of care.
• Evaluates patients’ progress and revises goals and plan accordingly.
• Educates and trains patients and caregivers.
• Anticipates and communicates discharge/home needs and resources.
• Completes documentation and charges accurately and timely, in compliance with department policy.
• Completes clinical documentation reflecting eligibility/medical necessity of services in compliance with professional and regulatory standards.
• Makes recommendations and referrals for additional diagnostic testing and/or services.
• Consistently applies evidence‑based practice to all aspects of clinical care.
• Seeks additional guidance when necessary to assure safe and effective patient care.
• Complies with hospital and departmental policies and guidelines.
• Participates in strategic departmental quality improvement initiatives.
• Provides education to other hospital departments/personnel, students, and outside agencies/schools.
• Demonstrates ability to flex schedule based on department, patient, and caregiver needs.
• Determines priorities according to departmental and patient care needs.
• Participates in community‑based professional events.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Supports and promotes departmental teamwork.
• Completes mandatory departmental and hospital training.

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution (required).
• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy (preferred).
• State license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health (required).
• New graduates considered; clinical experience in program‑specific settings preferred.
• Fit for duty as documented by OSHA standards and program‑specific needs.
• Performs independently within departmental policies and practices.
• Refers complex problems to clinical manager or assistant clinical manager when needed.
• Sets goals for professional development independently.
• Membership in discipline‑specific professional organization encouraged.
• No direct supervision, but responsible for supervising certified occupational therapy assistants, supportive personnel, and students.
• Consistently provides supervision of assistants, aides, therapists, and volunteers, including cosigning notes and reviewing patient treatment plans and goals.

$71,136.00 – $

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Bradley Hospital – 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, East Providence, Rhode Island 02915

Monday–Friday 8 AM–4 PM

Day

8 hours

No

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care