Occupational Therapist I

MyMichigan Health; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MyMichigan Health is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients using tailored intervention strategies. Key responsibilities include assessing patient needs, providing education and supervision, and coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, relevant certifications, and strong communication skills to effectively educate patients and engage with the community.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Experience with patient-centered care and rehabilitation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functions and develop treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families about treatment options.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to assistants and aides.
• Maintain accurate documentation for billing and care coordination.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Patient education

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

NBCOT certification

Job description

Summary

This position delegates responsibility to the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Aides. Activities of this position are patient focused and utilize assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with occupational therapy standards, physician orders, and governing policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• 20% Evaluate the patient’s function by performing formal/informal testing measures to determine the skeletal, neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular status, developmental, social, and cognitive functions.
• 20% Develop a goal specific treatment regime based on assessment data and the patient’s tolerance to carry out the treatment plan as prescribed.
• 20% Submit a written treatment regime to be included as part of the plan of treatment authorized by and coordinated with the physician. Updates plan of care as needed to reflect changes in patient status. Cosigns verbal orders received by occupational therapist assistant as necessary.
• 20% Devise a schedule of treatment, which is frequency and duration specific to be discussed with patient/family/caregiver and coordinated with clinical support staff.
• 20% Educate patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding pathology or condition, patient alternatives, prognosis, and rationale for treatment through forms of rest, exercise, modalities, and other indicated interventions.
• Provides supervision for Occupational Therapist Assistants, Therapy Aides.
• Completes daily documentation necessary for billing procedures per affiliate policy and in compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Provides treatment intervention and demonstrates competence to facilitate or restore optimal functioning specific to therapist’s patient care area.
• Educates patient/family/caregiver in home education program using relevant and effective teaching methods.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication with all internal and external customers to maximize quality of patient care including coordination with interdisciplinary team members.
• Promotes education and development among staff, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
• Promotes process improvement.
• Assists with program development.
• Participates in team conferences and interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
• Promotes occupational therapy within MyMichigan Health and service area, participating in and providing community education.
• Function as case manager for assigned cases.
• Demonstrates commitment to MyMichigan Health and specific affiliate mission as evidenced by customer service, quality of service, and teamwork.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and affiliate information in accordance with MyMichigan Health and affiliate policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensures

• Credential: OTR: Occupational Therapist
• Equivalent Experience:
• Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support
• Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer
• Qualification Source: AHA
• Credential: NBCOT: NB Certification in Occ Therap
• Equivalent Experience:

Required Education

• Education: Bachelors Degree
• Education Specialization: Occupational Therapy

Other Information

• Successful completion of MyMichigan Health and affiliate specific orientation.
• Successful completion of new hire competency.
• Interpersonal skills needed for effective verbal and written communication in the English language to interact with people individually and in a group at all levels.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrating problem solving and organizational skills, time management skills and initiative.
• Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is required and must be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.
• Ability to work where employee may be exposed to communicable diseases.
• Ability to use personal protective equipment correctly.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to demonstrate and teach selected treatment routines to appropriate professional and non-professional individuals.
• PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
• Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as trauma, grief and death.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
• Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
• Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
• Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time.
• May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
• Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100%) or movements on a regular to frequent basis.