Occupational Therapist Assistant

Corewell Health; Watervliet Township (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay program

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Identity theft protection

Retirement options

Job summary

Corewell Health at Watervliet Hospital seeks an OTA assistant to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and support patients with complex psychosocial needs. The role emphasizes discharge planning, coordination with alternate care sites, and access to community resources.

Responsibilities include assessments, documentation in EMR, and staying updated on regulations. This Full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to impact patient care.

Qualifications

• Required Associate's Degree in an accredited therapy assistant program.
• Therapy assistant experience preferred.
• Experience with neurological injury, TBI and spinal cord injury preferred.
• LIC-Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - STATE_MI upon hire.
• CRT-Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified (COTA) – NB-COT upon hire required.
• LIC-Driver's License – STATE_MI.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments with patient and family to identify needs and plan.
• Communicate with alternate sites of care and community agencies to address needs.
• Document assessment and plan in EMR reflecting patient condition and transition needs.
• Provide consultation and resources to healthcare team.
• Maintain knowledge of community resources.
• Participate in department, regional, or statewide projects as assigned.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of federal and state regulations relevant to the role.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Discharge planning

Education

Associate's Degree in Therapy Assistant program

Tools

EMR systems

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
• Therapy assistance experience Preferred
• Experience in neurological injury, TBI, and Spinal Cord injury (based on Spectrum Health entity) Preferred
• LIC-Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) - STATE_MI #N/A Upon Hire
• CRT-Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified (COTA) - NB-COT National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Upon Hire required
• LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Home Care Business Lines

Upon Hire required

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required

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

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

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.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.