Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant — Elder Rehab & Care Coordination

PACE Southeast Michigan; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE Southeast Michigan seeks an Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team in Michigan. The OT will assess participants, design individualized treatment plans, teach functional skills, and document care in medical records.

The role requires coordinating rehabilitation services, supervising assistants as needed, contributing to professional education, and completing assessments prior to care conferences. A valid Michigan OT license and NBCOT certification are required.

Qualifications

• Professional level of knowledge in Occupational Therapy with AMA/AOTA accreditation.
• Licensed to practice in Michigan with NBCOT and MI registration.
• Must be able to lift and position participants and perform treatment modalities.
• 1 year experience with frail/elderly population; 2 years as an OT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate rehabilitative services with an inter-disciplinary team.
• Devise treatment programs after evaluating participants.
• Teach skills and techniques for participation in treatment and activities.
• Document all care and submit to medical records promptly.
• Maintain clinical records and related forms accurately.
• May supervise assistants, technicians, students, and other rehab personnel.
• Participate in professional education and present reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication with team

Assessment skills

Treatment planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT Certification

Michigan OT License

Job description

PACE Southeast Michigan seeks an Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team in Michigan. The OT will assess participants, design individualized treatment plans, teach functional skills, and document care in medical records.

The role requires coordinating rehabilitation services, supervising assistants as needed, contributing to professional education, and completing assessments prior to care conferences. A valid Michigan OT license and NBCOT certification are required.