Occupational Therapist-Part Time

Rivetus Rehabilitation; Livonia (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401k eligibility & matching after 3 months

Reimbursement for Professional Licensure

Job summary

Rivetus Rehabilitation, located in Livonia, MI, is seeking a Part-Time Occupational Therapist to join their team. You will provide essential therapy services aimed at enhancing the quality of life for geriatric patients. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, conducting evaluations, and supervising aides.

The role offers a flexible schedule, benefits such as competitive pay and 401k matching, and requires licensure in Michigan. Join a company committed to positive patient outcomes!

Responsibilities

• Conducts occupational therapy screenings and evaluations.
• Provides occupational therapy treatments following AOTA standards.
• Develops and implements treatment plans for patient independence.
• Checks and reviews work of OTAs and aides as assigned.
• Completes documentation for quality medical records.
• Participates in patient care conferences as needed.

Skills

Initiative and flexibility in work environment

Professional judgement

Reacting effectively to patient needs

Physical ability to lift patients

Education

Successful completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Licensure in the State of Michigan

Job description

Overview

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. We provide service with a focus on positive patient outcomes and quality of life for patients recovering in skilled nursing facilities.

Location: Fountain Bleu-28910 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150

Schedule: Part-Time - Create Your Own Schedule!

Weekend Day Pay Premium

• Sundays Needed!

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, utilizing lifting devices clinically recommended for the patient

Employee Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• 401k Eligibility & matching after 3 months of service
• Reimbursement for Professional Licensure