Occupational Therapist ( OT )

Description

Employment Type: Part time
Shift: Day Shift
Hours | Schedule: Variable shifts
Position Highlights and Benefits: Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY benefits effective Day One! Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability, Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes
Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country

Position Purpose

The Occupational Therapist will independently assume responsibility and accountability for the evaluation, assessment, and creation of a plan of care for patients assigned to their care.

What the Occupational Therapist (OT) Will Do

• Independently evaluate the functional abilities/disabilities of the client including the ability to perform activities of daily living, mobility, range of motion, strength, coordination, or other functional limitations.
• This individual will establish a functional baseline and plan of care to be used to demonstrate progress through therapeutic intervention.
• Accountable for the application of a written treatment plan and administers treatment for each patient according to the stated goals.
• Re-evaluates patient's status and effects of treatment when warranted.
• Reviews goals with patient and family as appropriate during plan of care.
• Collaborates with occupational therapist assistants with whom they delegate patient care.
• Helps to train patients and their family in the use of medical equipment and makes recommendations for appropriate equipment as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a Master's or previously equivalent educational program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
• Required: Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Occupational Therapy.
• State of Michigan Occupational Therapist License or eligible to obtain licensure prior to hire.
• American Heart Association BLS or equivalent