Occupational Therapist

McLaren Health Care; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Bay City, Michigan is hiring an Occupational Therapist to assess patients' daily living activities and develop tailored treatment plans. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, creating individualized care plans, and supervising staff. Required qualifications consist of graduating from an accredited therapy program, having a current occupational therapy license, and BLS certification. Preferred experience includes at least one year in occupational therapy. The position is per diem with no required weekends.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program of occupational therapy.
• Hold current State Board of Occupational Therapy licensure.
• BLS certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations and establish occupational profiles.
• Create individualized treatment plans based on evaluations.
• Supervise and delegate to staff and students as needed.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Collaborative goal setting

Therapeutic intervention

Clear documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited program of occupational therapy

Current State Board of Occupational Therapy licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Position Summary:

The occupational therapist accurately assesses and identifies deficits in a patient’s ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) relative to physical, cognitive, and/or psychological impairments. Develops an individualized treatment plan with patient-centered goals that will be accomplished by therapeutic interventions and the use of ADLs. This may include adaptation or modification of the environment or objects within the environment to facilitate engagement and participation.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Performs patient evaluations by establishing an occupational profile, analyzing occupational performance and collaborating with the patient to establish goals geared toward the experiences, values, priorities, and desired outcomes of the client. This process may also include performing relevant systems review and selecting and administering specific tests and measures to obtain data.
• Establishes an individualized plan of care and selects therapeutic interventions that address the specific impairments identified in the evaluation and in accordance with physician orders.
• Conducts ongoing reassessment of the patient and their response to treatment.
• Initiates and manages the discharge plan beginning at the first visit and continuing throughout treatment.
• Supervises and delegates to ancillary staff and students consistent with state laws and department policy.
• Completes legible, accurate, and clear documentation within the established timeframe identified in the department policy and procedure and in accordance with accreditation requirements and insurance regulations.

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited program of occupational therapy.
• Current State Board of Occupational Therapy licensure.
• BLS certification.

Preferred:

• One year of occupational therapist experience.
• Registration through accrediting body National Board Certificate for Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

Position/Subsidiary Specific to McLaren Health Management Group:

• Valid driver’s license, proof of valid auto insurance, and maintain a driving record in accordance with McLaren’s corporate driving policy and eligibility guidelines.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Requisition ID: 26001745
• Daily Work Times: 8:00am-5:00pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No