Occupational Therapist-Local Traveler

Rivetus Rehab; Saint Clair Shores (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical coverage through BCBS MI

401k Eligibility & matching

Holiday Pay

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Rivetus Rehab in Saint Clair Shores, MI seeks an Occupational Therapist with travel flexibility to serve geriatric post-acute patients. You will assess, plan, and implement therapy across multiple facilities within a 30-mile radius, supervising assistants and documenting care.

This role emphasizes professional practice, compliance with AOTA standards, and collaboration in care conferences and program development. Competitive pay and benefits accompany the opportunity to impact patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Michigan state licensure as required.
• Ability to work with geriatric post-acute populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OT screenings and evaluations for ADLs and functional independence.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with adaptations and retraining.
• Provide direct patient care and use graded activities to restore function.
• Supervise OTAs and aides as assigned.
• Document to maintain medical records and reimbursement compliance.
• Attend patient care conferences and CQI activities as required.
• Engage in continuing education and in-service programs.
• Coordinate or participate in in-service programs for groups.
• Participate in new program development and departmental operations.
• Attend company meetings as directed.

Skills

Initiative

Flexibility

Professional judgment

Patient-centered care

Education

Accredited OT program

Job description

Rivetus provides therapy services distinguished by integrity and innovation. Rivetus employees have a passion for improving the lives of our patients through skilled rehabilitation methodologies delivered professionally and ethically.

Available Opportunities with Rivetus:

Position:Occupational Therapist-Local Traveler

Location: Shorepointe - 26001 East Jefferson

St. Clair Shores, MI

Job Id:2429

# of Openings:1

Join the Rivetus Team!

Rivetus has been serving the geriatric Post-Acute community since 1998. We are a specialized rehabilitation company operated and managed at the executive level by licensed clinicians. Our unique perspective combines superior knowledge of the healthcare regulatory industry with a passion for positive patient outcomes. We incorporate solid business practices with skill and compassion to provide superior service, expedite healing, and enhance the quality of life for patients recovering in skilled nursing facilities.

Facility Location: Reports to DOT at 26001 East Jefferson, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081. this role requires you to travel locally to our facilitieslocated around the Saint Clair Shores area.

Travel UP TO 30 miles of your home ONLY!!

General Summary: In this role you will provide occupational therapy services to patients impaired by physical and/or cognitive dysfunction, including assessment, treatment planning and implementation of treatment plans. Participates in patient care conferences, program development, and screenings as appropriate. Provides supervision for OTAs and aides as assigned. Completes appropriate documentation and adheres to policies, procedures and current standards of clinical practice. Your Responsibilities:

• Conducts occupational therapy screenings and evaluations to determine patient independence with activities of daily living, including self-care skills, work and leisure.
• Provides occupational therapy treatments consistent with the professional and ethical standards of the AOTA for an Occupational Therapist.
• Develops and implements treatment plans using adaptations, strengthening and retraining to reach patients’ highest potential for independence. Adheres to professional standards of practice.
• Provides direct patient care in accordance with productivity standards by use of graded activities to facilitate the restoration of physical and functional abilities.
• Checks, instructs, assigns and reviews the work of OTAs and aides as assigned.
• Provides documentation to maintain quality of the medical record as it relates to accuracy, continuity of care and reimbursement guidelines.
• Participates, as requested, in patient care conferences, per company guidelines.
• Participates in CQI activities as required ensuring continuous quality of care.
• Promotes current standards of clinical practice through participation in continuing education and in-service programs.
• Coordinates and/or participates in in-service programs for internal/external groups.
• Participates in new program development.
• Participates in additional activities directed to facilitate effective departmental operations.
• Participates in company meetings as directed.

Required Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Licensure as required by the State of Michigan

Skills and Abilities:

• Initiative and flexibility in work environment
• Ability to exercise professional judgement and initiative when analyzing problems and recommending solutions.
• Ability to react effectively to the needs of patients and their families.
• Physical Ability to bend, position, transfer and lift patients weighing from 80 pounds to over 300 pounds, without restriction, utilizing lifting devices clinically recommended for the patient.

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Affordable Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield MI.
• 401k Eligibility & matching after 3 months of service.
• Holiday Pay
• Reimbursement for Professional Licensure and CEU Credits.