Occupational Therapist- Contingent

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate, treat, and adapt daily living tasks to support patient independence.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and rehabilitation staff, document care and billing, and contribute to program development while maintaining patient confidentiality and clinical productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy from ACOTE-accredited program.
• Current State of Michigan licensure.
• Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessment, treatment, discharge planning and collaboration with other health care providers.
• Documents patient care and billing information timely and in accordance with department standards.
• Communicates with co-workers, and other professionals, including physicians and nurses as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
• Functions as a team member in care of patients and in mentoring with other staff.
• Maintains clinical productivity standards.
• Maintains awareness of patient safety issues within the clinic and in the use of equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy (ACOTE-accredited)

Job description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Performs OT evaluation and uses treatments to develop, recover, or maintain the daily living and work skills of patients.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs patient assessment, treatment, discharge planning and collaboration with other health care providers.
• Documents patient care and billing information timely and in accordance with department standards.
• Communicates with co-workers, and other professionals, including physicians and nurses as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
• Functions as a team member in care of patients and in mentoring with other staff.
• Delegates aspects of patient care to support staff per OT/OTA MI Licensure Administrative Rules providing necessary communication and supervision.
• Maintains clinical productivity standards.
• Maintains technical clinical expertise through ongoing clinical education.
• Participates in in-services, staff meetings, quality activities and aspects of program development.
• Maintains awareness of patient safety issues within the clinic and in the use of equipment. Assists in the maintenance of patient care equipment as needed.
• Maintains patient confidentiality according to Henry Ford Health HIPAA policies.
• Maintains adherence to all applicable Federal/State law/regulations, AOTA standards of practice, MI Licensure requirements, the Henry Ford Health Integrity/ Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, as well as all other Henry Ford Health policies and procedures.
• If requested, represents Henry Ford Health at community and professional functions.
• Participates in student education programs
• May have other duties assigned as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Occupational Therapy bachelor degree acquired from an Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) accredited program.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Current State of Michigan licensure
• Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire)