Occupational Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay/PTO Package

Affordable medical coverage

401k eligibility and matching

Holiday pay

Reimbursement for professional licensure

Job summary

Rivetus Rehabilitation, based in Troy, Michigan, is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality therapy services. Your role will involve evaluating patients, creating personalized treatment plans, and supervising assistants. You'll be integral in enhancing patient recovery outcomes in skilled nursing facilities.

With a flexible schedule and a commitment to employee development, Rivetus offers a competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package to support both your professional and personal growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy screenings and evaluations.
• Provide treatments aligned with AOTA standards.
• Develop and implement patient treatment plans.
• Supervise OTAs and aides as assigned.
• Document for accuracy and continuity of care.

Skills

Initiative and flexibility

Professional judgement

Effective patient interaction

Physical ability to lift patients

Education

Accredited Occupational Therapy program

Licensure in Michigan

Job description

Join the Rivetus Team!

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.

Facility Location

925 West South Boulevard, Troy, MI 48085

Schedule

Full Time – Flexible Schedules Available!

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. You will 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
• 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
• Provide direct patient care in accordance with productivity standards by using 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 to ensure 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/PTO Package
• Affordable medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield MI
• 401k eligibility and matching after 3 months of service
• Holiday pay
• Reimbursement for professional licensure and CEU credits