Inpatient NICU/Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Employment Type: Full time • Shift: Day Shift • Location: Ypsilanti, MI • Schedule: Full Time, 64 hours bi-weekly

About the Role

Implements the evaluation and treatment of medically disabled patients using established procedures. Provides education to patients and family to deal with present disabilities or prevent further disabilities. Provides consultation to health care personnel and the public in matters of occupational therapy.

Responsibilities

• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Values of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.
• Adheres to System performance standards: value differences, strive for excellence, courteous and friendly, take responsibility for customer’s needs, respect privacy, take pride in cleanliness, view a customer complaint as a gift.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors.
• Demonstrates understanding of the Institute of Medicine triangle and incorporates components into daily job duties: safety, patient-centeredness, effectiveness, efficiency, timeliness, equity.
• Evaluation of Patient:
  • Evaluates patients’ physical and functional status as related to medical diagnosis.
  • Administers tests reflective of current standards of practice including: sensory, manual muscle, range of motion, and other evaluation techniques.
  • Establishes evidence of timely treatment planning based on objective findings.
  • Sets short and long-term therapy goals, formulates treatment plans consistent with goals.
  • Utilizes critical thinking to determine priorities in treatment to address barriers.
• Treatment of Patient:
  • Treatment reflects current standards of practice using recognized procedures such as therapeutic exercise, activities of daily living, functional training, and application of modalities.
  • Delegates care appropriately to assistive staff based on state practice act.
  • Provides quality patient care considering age-specific, developmental, and cultural needs through competent practice and application of the physical rehabilitation process.
• Documentation:
  • Completes daily documentation on the day of service.
  • Accurately completes charges for therapy services provided on the day of service.
  • Charges appropriately based upon current reimbursement guidelines specified by carriers.
  • Regularly documents patient’s progress toward goals.
  • Provides updates to physicians and other treatment team members.
• Communication:
  • Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships.
  • Seeks and shares information in an appropriate fashion.
  • Communicates effectively with patients, families, and other health care personnel.
• Organizational Skills:
  • Maintains productivity based on department standards.
  • Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to meet patient care demands.
  • Demonstrates good time management to meet job requirements.
  • Approaches conflict in a constructive manner.
  • Helps identify problems, offers solutions, and participates in their resolution.
  • Assumes accountability for performance of job duties.
• Team Work:
  • Conveys a positive attitude.
  • Maintains cooperative relationships with peers.
  • Demonstrates flexibility in covering the needs of the department.
  • Takes initiative to assist co-workers without being asked.
• Professional Development:
  • Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field through reading and attending related conferences and seminars.
  • Prepares and provides in-service presentations.
  • Participates in community activities as requested by leadership.
  • Participates on committees as requested by leadership.
  • Assists with program development as requested by leadership.
  • Mentors co-workers in areas of clinical expertise.
  • Participates as a Clinical Instructor with students as requested.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board as an Occupational Therapist, Registered.
• Current Michigan registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• 1-2 years of NICU/Pediatric Inpatient Rehab experience strongly preferred.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.