Occupational Therapist - Greydale

PACE Southeast Michigan; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE Southeast Michgan is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to plan and conduct sensorimotor, educational, and therapeutic activities for participants. You will evaluate participants, devise treatment plans, and lead OT sessions in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team in Detroit.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's in OT, NBCOT certification, and Michigan OT registration. Strong documentation and home/facility assessment skills are required; prior elder care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a professional level of knowledge in Occupational Therapy.
• Must be legally authorized to practice in Michigan.
• NBCOT certification and Michigan OT registration required.
• One year experience with frail or elderly population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate rehabilitative services with the inter-disciplinary team.
• Devise and lead a treatment program per the plan of care.
• Document all care and submit to medical records timely.
• Maintain clinical records and related forms accurately.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Patient education

Assessment & evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT Certification

Michigan OT registration

Job description

SUMMARY

The Occupational Therapist plans, organizes and conducts a variety of medically necessary sensorimotor, educational, recreational, social, and treatment modality activities designed to help participants regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their disabilities.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

Works with other inter-disciplinary team members to coordinate rehabilitative services for PACE participants. Devises a treatment program in accordance with the objectives of the plan of care after evaluating the participant. Teaches participant skills and techniques required for participation in treatment and program activities. Documents all care given to participants and submits to medical records in a timely manner. Maintains clinical records, statistics, Data PACE, and related forms timely and accurately. May direct the activities of Occupational Therapy Assistants, Rehabilitation Technician, students and other Rehabilitation Personnel. Actively participates in professional organizations and in-service education programs by leading discussion and presenting reports. Performs other related duties as required. Must complete initial and periodic assessments including home and facility assessment as needed. Must communicate participant changes to team members, and document in plan of care. Assist with coordination of 24 hour care delivery. Must complete assessments prior to care conference with participant.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

A professional level of knowledge in Occupational Therapy, which is obtained in baccalaureate or higher degree program, accredited by the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association. Must be legally authorized to practice in Michigan. Shall provide a valid License/Certification from The National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy and a valid Occupational Therapy registration certificate from the state of Michigan. (Will act only within the scope of his/her authority to practice). The job requires certain physical abilities in order to lift and position participants and to perform treatment modalities. A high level of interpersonal skill is required in order to effectively interface with participants, caregivers, and team members. One year experience working with a frail or elderly population. Two years appropriate experience as an occupational therapist.

EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE

At PACE Southeast Michgan our employee experience is a combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, mission, vision, values, and most importantly, our people. Our employees are compassionate, curious, accountable, courageous, and authentic. They make choices according to what is best for our participants and strive to make a difference. For several years, they have made us a Top Workplace in our area.