MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

Occupational Therapist 1

Rehabilitation TherapiesUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeSaginaw, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
Occupational Therapist (OTR) credential is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA is required within one month of hire or transfer.
National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is required.
Successful completion of MyMichigan Health and affiliate-specific orientation and new-hire competency is required.
Interpersonal skills are needed for effective verbal and written communication in English with individuals and groups at all levels.
Ability to work independently and demonstrate problem-solving, organizational, time-management, and initiative skills is required.
Must complete required bloodborne pathogen and tuberculosis testing and annual Occupational Safety and Health Administration training according to the Exposure Control Plan.
Ability to work where exposed to communicable diseases and correctly use personal protective equipment is required.
Ability to perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodation is required.
Ability to demonstrate and teach selected treatment routines to appropriate professional and non-professional individuals is required.
Must be able to move about the facility, with or without an assistive device, and perform the functions of the job.
Adequate vision and hearing, with or without assistive devices, are necessary.
Ability to frequently sit, stand, and walk for long periods, and to regularly stoop, kneel, crouch, or make similar postural changes is required.
Must meet the medium physical-demand requirements, including occasional lifting or carrying of 21–50 pounds, frequent handling of 20 pounds, and frequent or constant walking, standing, pushing, pulling, or operating arm and leg controls as specified.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment that may include latex materials or an appropriate substitute.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients' function using formal and informal testing to determine skeletal, neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular, developmental, social, and cognitive status.
Develop goal-specific treatment regimens based on assessment data and patient tolerance, and carry out treatment plans as prescribed.
Submit written treatment regimens for inclusion in physician-authorized plans of treatment, coordinate them with physicians, update plans of care as patient status changes, and cosign verbal orders received by occupational therapist assistants as needed.
Devise treatment schedules with specified frequency and duration, discuss them with patients, families, or caregivers, and coordinate them with clinical support staff.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about pathology or conditions, alternatives, prognosis, and treatment rationale, including rest, exercise, modalities, and other indicated interventions.
Provide supervision for occupational therapist assistants and therapy aides.
Complete daily documentation required for billing in accordance with affiliate policy and regulatory requirements.
Provide treatment interventions and demonstrate competence in facilitating or restoring optimal functioning in the therapist's patient-care area.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers in home education programs using relevant and effective teaching methods.
Communicate orally and in writing with internal and external customers to support quality patient care and coordinate with interdisciplinary team members.
Promote education and development among staff, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
Promote process improvement and assist with program development.
Participate in team conferences and interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
Promote occupational therapy within MyMichigan Health and its service area by participating in and providing community education.
Function as case manager for assigned cases.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and affiliate information in accordance with MyMichigan Health and affiliate policies and procedures.
Demonstrate commitment to MyMichigan Health and the affiliate mission through customer service, quality of service, and teamwork.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Summary

This position delegates responsibility to the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Aides. Activities of this position are patient focused and utilize assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with occupational therapy standards, physician orders, and governing policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

(20%)*Evaluates the patient's function by performing formal/informal testing measures to determine the skeletal, neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular status, developmental, social, and cognitive functions.

(20%)*Develops a goal specific treatment regime based on assessment data and the patient's tolerance to carryout the treatment plan as prescribed.

(20%)*Submits a written treatment regime to be included as part of the plan of treatment authorized by and coordinated with the physician. Updates plan of care as needed to reflect changes in patient status. Cosigns verbal orders received by occupational therapist assistant as necessary.

(20%)*Devises a schedule of treatment, which is frequency and duration
specific to be discussed with patient/family/caregiver and coordinated with clinical support staff.

(20%)*Educates patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding pathology or condition, patient alternatives, prognosis, and rationale for treatment through forms of rest, exercise, modalities, and other indicated interventions.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Provides supervision for Occupational Therapist Assistants, Therapy Aides

Completes daily documentation necessary for billing procedures per affiliate policy and in compliance with regulatory agencies.

Provides treatment intervention and demonstrates competence to facilitate or restore optimal functioning specific to therapist's patient care area.

Educates patient/family/caregiver in home education program using relevant and effective teaching methods.

Demonstrates effective oral and written communication with all internal and external customers to maximize quality of patient care including coordination with interdisciplinary team members.

Promotes education and development among staff, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.

Promotes process improvement.

Assists with program development.

Participates in team conferences and interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.

Promotes occupational therapy within MyMichigan Health and service area, participating in and providing community education.

Function as case manager for assigned cases.

Demonstrates commitment to MyMichigan Health and specific affiliate mission as evidenced by customer service, quality of service, and teamwork.

Maintains confidentiality of patient and affiliate information in accordance with MyMichigan Health and affiliate policies and procedures.

Other duties as assigned

Certifications and Licensures

Credential:OTR: Occupational Therapist

Equivalent Experience:

Qualification Source:

Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support

Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer

Qualification Source: AHA

Credential:NBCOT: NB Certification in Occ Therap

Equivalent Experience:

Qualification Source:

Required Education

Education: Bachelors Degree

Equivalent Experience:

Education Specialization: Occupational Therapy

Other Information

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

Successful completion of MyMichigan Health and affiliate specific orientation.

Successful completion of new hire competency.

Interpersonal skills needed for effective verbal and written communication in the English language to interact with people individually and in a group at all levels.

Ability to work independently, demonstrating problem solving and organizational skills, time management skills and initiative.

Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is required and must be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.

Ability to work where employee may be exposed to communicable diseases.

Ability to use personal protective equipment correctly.

Ability to perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodation.

Ability to demonstrate and teach selected treatment routines to appropriate professional and non?professional individuals.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level:Medium.Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34?66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or
Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100%) or movements on a regular to frequent basis

About the Company

MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

MyMichigan Health is a boutique insurance agency that plans employee benefits for entrepreneurs and small to mid-sized businesses, representing over 100 national carriers. It researches market options to match employers with a mix of health, life, dental, and vision plans at lower premiums, delivered through a co-branded Employee Benefit Portal. It stands out with a large carrier network, tailored market research for SMBs, and a portal that simplifies enrollment and benefits administration. Its goal is to provide affordable, comprehensive employee benefits that fit the needs of small and medium-sized businesses while making enrollment easy.

Company size: 1-10
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Troy, MI
Founded: Not listed

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