Occupational Therapist Assistant
About the Role
To work collaboratively with members of an interdisciplinary team in order to assist patients and families with complex psychosocial needs. These interventions may include alternate site coordination, discharge planning, addressing all forms of identified abuse/neglect, adoption, substance use disorders, assisting with end of life decisions, providing appropriate referral resources, bereavement support, adjustment counseling, facilitating guardianships, and behavioral health concerns (including psychiatric transfers).
Responsibilities
- Conducts psychosocial assessments with patients and/or families to assist with identified psychosocial needs or who may require an alternate site of care post-discharge and executes a plan.
- Communicates with alternate sites of care and/or community agencies in an effective and timely manner to best address the patient’s needs.
- Completes and documents the assessment and plan in the electronic medical record, accurately reflecting the patient’s current condition, situational factors, transition of care needs, and psychosocial imperatives.
- Provides consultation and resources to members of the healthcare team.
- Responsible for maintaining relevant and current knowledge of community resources.
- Participates or assists in department, regional, or statewide stakeholder committees, projects, etc., as assigned or requested.
- Develops and maintains current knowledge of federal and state regulations as they pertain to the role.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree from an accredited therapy assistant program (Required)
- Therapy assistance experience (Required)
- Experience in neurological injury, TBI, and Spinal Cord injury (Preferred)
- LIC-Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) - State of Michigan (Upon Hire)
- CRT-Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified (COTA) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (Upon Hire)
- LIC-Driver's License - State of Michigan (Home Care Business Lines, Upon Hire)
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (90 Days) or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Red Cross (90 Days)
About Corewell Health
As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members, and communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in you. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders, and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement — to improve health, instill humanity, and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more
- Optional identity theft protection, home, and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Schedule
- Employment Type: Full time
- Shift: Weekly Scheduled Hours 40
- Hours of Work: Days
- Weekend Frequency: Varies
Primary Location: SITE - Watervliet Hospital - 400 Medical Park Dr - Watervliet