Occupational Therapist - Part-Time

Rivetus Rehabilitation; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Scheduling

401k Eligibility & matching after 3 &n

Reimbursement for Licensure

Job summary

Rivetus Rehabilitation in Bloomfield Hills, MI seeks a part-time Occupational Therapist to provide patient-centered OT services in a skilled nursing setting. You will assess, plan and implement treatments, supervise OTAs and aides, and maintain high-quality patient documentation.

The role emphasizes adherence to AOTA standards, collaboration in care conferences, and ongoing professional development within a supportive, team-based environment.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Licensure as required by the State of Michigan.
• Ability to lift and transfer patients per facility guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate patients to determine independence in activities of daily living.
• Provide OT treatments per AOTA standards and develop treatment plans.
• Supervise OTAs and aides; document care and maintain medical records.
• Participate in CQI activities and continuing education; contribute to in-service programs.
• Coordinate and participate in new program development and departmental operations.

Skills

Initiative

Flexibility

Professional judgement

Patient communication

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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: Bloomfield Hills - 2975 N. Adams Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304Schedule: Part Time (Wednesday/Thursday-up to 16 hours/week)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 programLicensure as required by the State of MichiganSkills and Abilities:Initiative and flexibility in work environmentAbility 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 PayFlexible Scheduling401k Eligibility & matching after 3 months of service.Reimbursement for Professional Licensure.