Flexible OT — Geriatric Rehabilitation Specialist

Rivetus Rehab; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

Medical coverage

401k matching

Licensure reimbursement

CEU credits

Job summary

Rivetus Rehab in Troy, MI is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our geriatric rehabilitation team. You will assess, plan, and implement OT services for patients with physical or cognitive challenges in skilled nursing settings.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, supervising OTAs and aides, documenting care, and participating in care conferences. Licensure in Michigan is required; full-time, flexible scheduling options available.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Licensure as required by the State of Michigan
• Ability to supervise OTAs and aides

Responsibilities

• Conducts occupational therapy screenings and evaluations to determine patient independence with activities of daily living.
• Provides occupational therapy treatments consistent with the professional and ethical standards of the AOTA for an Occupational Therapist.
• Develops and implements treatment plans using adaptations, strengthening and retraining to reach patients’ highest potential for independence.
• Provides direct patient care in accordance with productivity standards by use of graded activities to facilitate the restoration of physical and functional abilities.
• Checks, instructs, assigns and reviews the work of OTAs and aides as assigned.
• Provides documentation to maintain quality of the medical record as it relates to accuracy, continuity of care and reimbursement guidelines.
• Participates in patient care conferences and CQI activities as required.
• Promotes current standards of clinical practice through continuing education and in-service programs.
• Coordinates and/or participates in in-service programs for internal/external groups.
• Participates in new program development.
• Participates in additional activities directed to facilitate effective departmental operations.
• Participates in company meetings as directed.

Skills

Initiative

Flexibility

Clinical judgment

Patient care

Communication

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Michigan licensure

Job description

Rivetus Rehab in Troy, MI is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our geriatric rehabilitation team. You will assess, plan, and implement OT services for patients with physical or cognitive challenges in skilled nursing settings.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, supervising OTAs and aides, documenting care, and participating in care conferences. Licensure in Michigan is required; full-time, flexible scheduling options available.