Job Description

About the Company

Vision Staffing Solutions, a key partner in State Contracts, is urgently seeking a dedicated and experienced Occupational Therapist for an immediate, high-priority contract placement in Cranston, Rhode Island. This role is crucial and requires a professional who can clear compliance quickly.

Contract Length

1-Year from projected start date

About the Role

As the Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for the full-cycle plan of care, assessment, and implementation of therapeutic interventions for patients with a variety of impairments in multiple clinical environments, including forensic mental health and long-term acute care. You will ensure all documentation meets ESH policies and CMS.

Responsibilities

• Independently review medical records and utilize standard measures to determine functional deficits and establish individualized OT plans of care.
• Provide evidence-based Occupational Therapy services for Inpatients with a multitude of diagnoses.
• Administer comprehensive OT treatments, including, but not limited to:
• Activities of Daily Living (ADL) retraining and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs).
• Seating and positioning, splinting, strengthening, and endurance programming.
• Trauma-informed care, behavioral therapy, and coping/stress management.
• Administer standardized assessments such as the Allen Cognitive Level Screen (ACLS), Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills (KELS), and the Barthel ADL index.
• Assess therapeutic equipment needs, facilitate prescription, and coordinate its acquisition.
• Document evaluations and treatments accurately in patient medical records.

Qualifications

• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience working as an Occupational Therapist in an Adult population is required.
• Education: Graduation from an Occupational Therapy program accredited by a recognized agency.
• Licensure: Must meet and maintain Rhode Island Department of Health licensure requirements as a condition of employment.
• Considerable knowledge of OT principles, theory, and practice framework.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge/experience working with patients who have severe and persistent mental illness as well as complex medical needs is strongly preferred.

Pay range and compensation package

Compensation: $66.00/hr

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