Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Department: Rehab

Location: Henry Ford-Providence Hospital, Novi Campus, 47601 Grand River, Suite A-201

Schedule: Contingent - Shifts available on weekdays 7:30a-4pm to help cover schedule. Evening hours available but not mandated. Increased weekend shifts available but not mandated. Minimum requirement: Two weekend day shifts per month. In addition, Two Holidays per year and Two Hard-to-fill days per year. 

Shift:  7:30a-4pm

Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits. 

PRINCPLE DUTIES & RESPONSBITLIES:

• Assesses patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.
• Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents findings of patient progress. 
• Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration: 

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) credentialed from the Michigan Board of Occupational Therapists obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. 
• Education: - Bachelor's degree required. 
• Master's degree preferred. 
• Acute Care Experience preferred; however, willing to train the right new graduate candidate.

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