Occupational Therapist

Overview

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we're here to create real change - helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives. Now, we're looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives - including your own. You'll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages

Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay

Paid On-the-Job Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth

Flexible Schedules

Retirement Savings Plan

Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.

Job Description

Elwyn is currently seeing an Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide specific expertise of that discipline as part of a regional team to develop and implement programs and interventions that benefit adults in the least restrictive environment. The OT offers input, oversight, and consultation for adults within the Rhode Island Group Living Environment (GLE). The OT ensures and embeds therapeutic strategies that can be applied in everyday situations within the daily activities/routines at home or in the community. This role provides collaboration, guidance and coaching support to the regional teams, service providers, and GLEs, and works across disciplines to ensure that the occupational needs of eligible adults are met in the least restrictive manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Deliver ongoing collaboration, guidance, and coaching support to regional teams in accordance with state regulations, CARF and Elwyn.

Provide assessment of eligibility including providing re-evaluation when necessary and plan appropriately for discharge of residents.

Conduct ongoing training, modules, and programs for EMHPRR staff; serve as a staff trainer for Elwyn's workforce development occupational therapy track; provide ongoing training in occupational therapy techniques, adaptations, strategies, and objectives.

Work collaboratively with staff and contracted service providers to ensure adequate coverage, high quality service delivery, and the titration of services as appropriate for clients to gain skills and achieve independence.

Participate in treatment plan meetings, provide service recommendations, present levels of performance, and goals/outcomes.

Conduct evaluations to ensure that goals, strategies, and adaptations are appropriate and individualized to the client's specific needs.

Participate in team/staff meetings designed to support the overall function of the program and region.

Participate in professional development opportunities within and outside of Elwyn that are appropriate to the field of occupational therapy practice.

Participate in supervision, feedback, mentoring, and self-reflection to support therapeutic excellence.

Complete required documentation.

Complete other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Rhode Island

Experience providing Occupational Therapy services is preferred

Employs a team-oriented approach

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team

Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision

Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, conflict resolution, active listening, and written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities

Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions

Demonstrated strong attention to detail

Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills

Non-profit human service experience highly preferred

Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed; must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record

Demonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Experience using/knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR)/Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ADArequest@elwyn.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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