Occupational Therapist (OT) Outpatient

77 consultants; Alpena (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical recruitment agency is seeking an Occupational Therapist based in Alpena, Michigan. The role involves evaluating and planning patient treatments, particularly for children, while ensuring compliance with healthcare guidelines. Candidates must have a valid Michigan license and BLS certification. Join a collaborative healthcare team to enhance patient well-being.

Qualifications

• Must have experience as an Occupational Therapist, particularly in hospitals and outpatient care.
• Experience working with children is required.
• Must hold a valid state license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' body and mind health using various tests.
• Create detailed treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
• Document and update treatment plans based on patient condition.
• Coordinate treatment schedules with patients and healthcare staff.
• Educate patients and families about treatment options and expected outcomes.

Skills

Experience with children

Patient evaluation techniques

Treatment planning

Education

Licensure to practice in Michigan

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Job Overview

Job Overview: This role involves working with Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides. The main focus is on helping patients and using methods like assessment, planning, treatment, and evaluation, following medical and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

1. Patient Evaluation (20%): Check how well the patient is functioning by using different tests to understand their body and mind health.
2. Treatment Planning (20%): Create a specific treatment plan based on the patient’s needs and their ability to follow the plan.
3. Plan Documentation (20%): Write down the treatment plan and ensure it gets approved by the doctor. Update the plan if the patient’s condition changes. Confirm any verbal orders given to assistants when needed.
4. Treatment Schedule (20%): Make a schedule for treatments, discussing it with the patient, family, or caregiver, and coordinating it with other healthcare staff.
5. Education (20%): Teach the patient, family, or caregiver about their condition, treatment options, expected outcomes, and the reasons for chosen treatments. Supervise Occupational Therapist Assistants, Home Health Aides, and students as required.

Requirements

• Experience: Must have experience as an Occupational Therapist, especially in hospitals, and some in outpatient care.
• Specialty: Experience working with children is needed.
• Certifications: Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Licensing: Must hold a license to practice in Michigan.

Certification Requirements

• BLS (AHA) certification
• State license for Michigan is needed at the time of application.