Occupational Therapist Assistant

Spectrum Health; Watervliet Township (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Corewell Health’s Watervliet Hospital seeks a therapist assistant to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, addressing complex psychosocial needs and coordinating alternate care sites for patients and families.

The role involves conducting assessments, documenting plans in the EMR, and providing resources to the care team. Strong knowledge of community resources and regulatory awareness are essential for ongoing improvement and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's degree or equivalent in therapy assistance.
• OTA or COTA certification required on hire.
• Valid Michigan driver's license.
• BLS certification or equivalent accepted.
• Experience with home care lines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments with patients and families to identify needs and plan care.
• Coordinate with alternate sites of care and community agencies post-discharge.
• Document assessments and care plans accurately in the EMR.
• Provide consultation and resources to the healthcare team and maintain knowledge of community resources.
• Participate in committees or projects as requested and stay updated on regulations.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in therapy assistant program

OTA - Upon Hire

COTA - NB CERTification

Driver's license - Michigan

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Job Summary

To work collaboratively with members of an interdisciplinary team in order to assist patients and families with complex psychosocial needs. These interventions may include, but are not exclusive to: alternate site coordination, discharge planning, addressing all forms of identified abuse/neglect, adoption, substance use disorders, assisting with end of life decisions, providing appropriate referral resources, bereavement support, adjustment counseling, facilitating guardianships and behavioral health concerns (including psychiatric transfers).

Essential Functions

Conducts psychosocial assessments with patient and or family to assist with identified psychosocial needs or who may be identified to require an alternate site of care post discharge and executes a plan. Communicates with alternate sites of care and/or community agencies in an effective and timely manner, to best address the patient’s needs. Completes and documents the assessment and plan in the electronic medical record, accurately reflecting the patient’s current condition, situational factors, transition of care needs and psychosocial imperatives. Provides consultation and resources to members of the healthcare team. Responsible for maintaining relevant and current knowledge of community resources. Participates or assists in department, regional, or statewide stakeholder committees, projects etc., as assigned/requested. Develops and maintains current knowledge of federal and state regulations as they pertain to role.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate's Degree accredited therapy assistant program
• Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) - Upon Hire
• Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified (COTA) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
• Upon Hire
• Driver's License - State of Michigan
• Home Care Business Lines
• Upon Hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association 90 Days Or Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Red Cross 90 Days

Preferred

• Therapy assistance experience
• Experience in neurological injury, TBI, and Spinal Cord injury

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Watervliet Hospital - 400 Medical Park Dr - Watervliet Department Name Employment Type Full time Shift Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work Days Worked Weekend Frequency

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members.

Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.