Occupational Therapist

Rivetus Rehabilitation; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Affordable Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield MI

401k eligibility & matching after 3 months

Holiday Pay

Reimbursement for Professional Licensure and CEU Credits

Job summary

Rivetus Rehabilitation is seeking an Occupational Therapist in Livonia, MI, who will provide therapy services to help patients regain independence. The role involves assessments, treatment planning, and coordination with OTAs.

Key responsibilities include conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, and ensuring quality patient care in compliance with professional standards. Benefits include competitive pay, medical coverage, a 401k plan, and reimbursement for licensure and CEU credits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy screenings and evaluations.
• Provide occupational therapy treatments consistent with AOTA standards.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for patient independence.
• Provide direct patient care to facilitate restoration of abilities.
• Check and review the work of OTAs and aides.
• Maintain quality medical record documentation.
• Participate in patient care conferences.
• Engage in CQI activities to ensure quality of care.
• Participate in continuing education and in-service programs.
• Coordinate in-service programs for groups.
• Engage in new program development.
• Facilitate effective departmental operations.
• Attend company meetings as directed.

Skills

Initiative and flexibility in work environment

Ability to exercise professional judgement

Ability to effectively react to patient needs

Physical ability to lift heavy patients

Education

Accredited Occupational Therapy program

Licensure as required by the State of Michigan

Job description

Rivetus has been serving the geriatric post-acute community since 1998. We are a specialized rehabilitation company operated and managed at the executive level by licensed clinicians. Our unique perspective combines superior knowledge of the healthcare regulatory industry with a passion for positive patient outcomes. We incorporate solid business practices with skill and compassion to provide superior service, expedite healing, and enhance the quality of life for patients recovering in skilled nursing facilities.

Location: Fountain Bleu-28910 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150. Schedule: Full-Time.

• Payrate incentive for Schedules including a Weekend Day! Sundays preferred.

General Summary

In this role you will provide occupational therapy services to patients impaired by physical and/or cognitive dysfunction, including assessment, treatment planning and implementation of treatment plans. Participate in patient care conferences, program development, and screenings as appropriate. Provide supervision for OTAs and aides as assigned. Complete appropriate documentation and adhere to policies, procedures and current standards of clinical practice.

Your Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy screenings and evaluations to determine patient independence with activities of daily living, including self-care skills, work and leisure.
• Provide occupational therapy treatments consistent with the professional and ethical standards of the AOTA.
• Develop and implement treatment plans using adaptations, strengthening and retraining to reach patients’ highest potential for independence. Adhere to professional standards of practice.
• Provide direct patient care in accordance with productivity standards by use of graded activities to facilitate the restoration of physical and functional abilities.
• Check, instruct, assign and review the work of OTAs and aides as assigned.
• Provide documentation to maintain quality of the medical record as it relates to accuracy, continuity of care and reimbursement guidelines.
• Participate, as requested, in patient care conferences, per company guidelines.
• Participate in CQI activities as required ensuring continuous quality of care.
• Promote current standards of clinical practice through participation in continuing education and in-service programs.
• Coordinate and/or participate in in-service programs for internal/external groups.
• Participate in new program development.
• Participate in additional activities directed to facilitate effective departmental operations.
• Participate in company meetings as directed.

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Licensure as required by the State of Michigan.

Skills and Abilities

• Initiative and flexibility in work environment.
• Ability to exercise professional judgement and initiative when analyzing problems and recommending solutions.
• Ability to react effectively to the needs of patients and their families.
• Physical ability to bend, position, transfer and lift patients weighing from 80 pounds to over 300 pounds, without restriction, utilizing lifting devices clinically recommended for the patient.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive Pay.
• Affordable Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield MI.
• 401k eligibility & matching after 3 months of service.
• Holiday Pay.
• Reimbursement for Professional Licensure and CEU Credits.