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South County Health is an independent, non-profit healthcare system offering a comprehensive range of advanced inpatient, outpatient and home health services. Accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC), SCH is made up of South County Hospital, South County Home Health, and South County Medical Group. South County Health has received numerous distinctions for patient care and safety, including a 5-star rating on HCAHPS scores, a 5-star rating by CMS for overall hospital quality, and A’s for hospital quality and patient safety by The Leapfrog Group. Having celebrated over 100 years of service to southern Rhode Island, South County Health offers an exceptional opportunity to provide our patients with the best care possible while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Our worksite wellness program was recently recognized as one of the top fifty such programs nationally. We offer competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package which includes, health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 403b, PTO, and a broad range of career development benefits and opportunities.

Job Summary:

Therapist provides Evaluation and Therapeutic Intervention to neurological, orthopedic, musculoskeletal and general medical patient populations in both the acute care and outpatient areas. The Therapist problem solves test and measurements to develop treatment programs using physical agents and education in an environment that is supportive to foster healing. Able to fabricate and modify custom splints.

Requirements:

+ Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program, licensed in the state of Rhode Island.

+ One year minimum acute care experience.

+ The physical ability to lift, position and exercise patients.

+ Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.

Salary Range: $50.53 to 55.70