Flex Occupational Therapist

trinityhealth; Chelsea (MI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Chelsea Hospital in Chelsea, MI is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist for the inpatient rehab unit. The role involves evaluating and treating patients, documenting per regulations, and coordinating with the team for successful discharges.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy and Michigan OT licensure; NBCOT is preferred. Experience with SCI and TBI populations is welcome. Day shift, weekends/holidays rotation may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• State of Michigan OT licensure required; NBCOT preferred.
• Experience with SCI and TBI populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation and treatment for patients on inpatient rehab unit.
• Document thoroughly per state law and third-party payer requirements.
• Manage daily charges and coordinate with site leader for scheduling and budget.
• Supervise OT fieldwork students as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

MI licensure (OT)

NBCOT certification preferred

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift

Description: Job Description Summary Trinity Health Chelsea Hospital Location: Chelsea, MI Schedule: PRN- Contingent Non-Benefitted, Day Shift Rate: $51.27 Flat Rate Position Summary: Provide evaluation and treatment for patients on inpatient rehab unit. Participate in all aspects of their care including compliance and regulatory requirements, attending team conferences, completing family/care partner training, making recommendations for DME upon discharge, work with team to facilitate successful discharge to community setting. Weekends/holidays required on rotating basis. Occasional work on acute care unit may be required based on census/staffing. Prefer candidate with experience working with SCI and TBI population.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provides quality patient care by considering the age specific, development and cultural needs through competent clinical practice. Demonstrates unit/area competencies.
• Identifies and assists in resolution of problems related to safety, sanitation and maintenance of the environment.
• Practices effective communication in all interactions (patient, visitor, co-worker, etc.)
• Promotes a positive work environment by demonstrating teamwork.
• Orients patients and families to the therapeutic purposes and procedures of Occupational Therapy.
• Instructs patients and families in individualized home programs.
• Participates in departmental quality assurance and improvement activities.
• Provides for his/her own professional growth and education and contributes to staff development activities.
• Supervises Occupational Therapy fieldwork students as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator or Student Program Coordinator.
• Stays up to date on all participating insurance guidelines for rehabilitation services.
• Provides thorough documentation on each patient interaction. Documentation must be timely and include all pertinent information required by state law, accrediting agencies and 3rd party payers.
• Completes daily charges for each patient while adhering to ethical practices per insurance guidelines for each payer.
• Works with site leader and secretarial staff to ensure schedules are managed well to achieve targeted productivity and clinic budget.
• Participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings.

Other Functions and Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience and Certification/Licensure: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from accredited university and licensure in the State of Michigan. Certification with the NBCOT preferred . Experience working with SCI and TBI population is preferred.

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