Occupational Therapist School | $1575 Weekly

Occupational Therapist School Needs in East Greenwich, RI| $1575 Weekly
Local Package:
$45.00 / Hourly for 40 hours Total Package
• All Taxable Wages
Start Date: ASAP - Once cleared
Start& End Time: M-F typicalschool hours
General Comments:
Working with the related services team
Float between the middle and high school
Case level between 30 - 45
Direct and indirect hours varies
Temp to perm
For further information and/or to applyto this opportunity, please contact Tiffany Robinson at (813) 402-3392 or emailyour resume to tifrobins@maximstaffing.com
Ourcommitment to customer service, improving patient care, and staffingexperienced healthcare professionals has paved the way for many rewardingcareer opportunities in the healthcare industry.
The Occupational Therapist isresponsible for performing client evaluations, developing and providingoccupational therapy services, and documenting services in accordance with theplan of care developed for each patient.
EssentialDuties and Responsibilities:

• Provides skilled occupational therapy services/interventions in accordance with physician orders
• Reevaluates client for rehabilitation needs, and works in collaboration with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to modify the plan of care as appropriate
• Assesses patient needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of Occupational Therapy Interventions
• Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient
• Instructs patient/family/caregivers on patient's total occupational therapy program
• Advises, consults and instructs members of the multi-disciplinary team in specific occupational therapy modalities
• Observes and reports patient progress and/or changes in patient status to physician and appropriate multi-disciplinary team members
• Refers individual to other disciplines as deemed appropriate and as approved by the physician
• Teaches new skills or retrains clients in once-familiar daily activities that have become difficult or unfamiliar due to illness or injury
• Establishes equipment needs to facilitate independent living
• Instructs individual and/or family/caregiver in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function; ensures equipment is in good working order
• Trains individual and/or family/caregiver in use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices
• Performs work capacity evaluations and may refer individual to specialized vocational training in accordance with policy and regulations
• Provides accurate and timely documentation according to the plan of care
• Participates in care conferences or other meetings as required to ensure coordination of home health services (if applicable)
• Prepares and submits clinical progress-summary based on the progress of goals
• Provides in-services/education programs for various disciplines as needed
• Participates in peer consultation process
• Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants according to company policies/procedures and state regulations
• Participates in discharge planning when applicable
• Complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding professional standards and practice standards
• May fabricate splints and instruct individual and/or family/caregiver in the use, application and benefits
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

MinimumRequirements:

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of practice
• Must be a graduate of an accredited school or program of Occupational Therapy
• One (1) year of prior professional Occupational Therapy experience preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits
At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare Staffing
Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.
Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.