City
Cranston
State
RI
Position Id
3129
Registered Occupational Therapist
Cranston, Rhode Island

APN Staffing is NOW hiring for a Registered Occupational Therapist in Cranston, Rhode Island. This position is contract and is not permanent employment with the State of Rhode Island. Duration for this project is estimated at one year and is on-location. Hours are (8:00 am to 4:00 pm) Monday - Friday. Hourly rate of pay is $66.00 an hour.

General Job Requirements:


Assess the therapeutic needs of patients as relates to abilities and deficiencies in Activities of Daily Living, Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, health management, rest and sleep, education, work, leisure, and social participation
Provide services within multiple clinical environments including forensic mental health and long- term acute care
Utilize current occupational therapy theory, recent research and practice
Demonstrate knowledge and skill in developing/modifying and implementing evidence-based protocols and procedures in Occupational Therapy services for Inpatients with a multitude of diagnoses


General Job Requirements:

Knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
Considerable knowledge of OT theory
Knowledge of physical and/or intellectual disorders
Graduation from a program of Occupational Therapy which is accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council of Post-Secondary Accreditation
Eligibility for membership with the American Occupational Therapy Association
Required at least 1 year of experience working as an Occupational Therapist in an Adult population
Must meet established requirements for licensing of occupational therapists administered by the Rhode Island Department of Health and must maintain licensure as a condition of employment
Preferred knowledge/experience working with patients severe and persistent mental illness as well as complex medical needs

To apply for this position, please contact Angelique at (602) 788.5890 Ext 115 or by email
angelique@apnusa.com