Occupational Therapist-Part Time (Saturday and/or Sunday)

Rivetus Rehabilitation; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401K Matching

Licensure Reimbursement

Job summary

Rivetus Rehabilitation in Canton, Michigan is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a part-time weekend position. You will assess and treat patients with physical and/or cognitive dysfunction, develop plans, supervise OTAs and aides, and document care in accordance with policies and standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration in patient care conferences, program development, and CQI activities, with responsibilities including outreach and program development to improve departmental operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform OT screenings and evaluations to assess independence in daily living tasks.
• Provide OT treatments aligned with AOTA standards.
• Develop and implement treatment plans using adaptations and retraining to maximize independence.
• Deliver direct patient care within productivity guidelines using graded activities.

Skills

Initiative and flexibility

Professional judgment

Patient/family responsiveness

Lifting and transfer ability

Education

Accredited OT program

Michigan state licensure

Job description

Facility Location

Canton - 7025 N. Liley Road; Canton, MI 48187

Schedule

Part Time – Saturday and/or Sunday

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. You will participate in patient care conferences, program development, and screenings as appropriate. You will provide supervision for OTAs and aides as assigned, complete appropriate documentation, and adhere to policies, procedures and current standards of clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy screenings and evaluations to determine patient independence with activities of daily living, including self‑care skills, work and leisure.
• Provide occupational therapy treatments consistent with the professional and ethical standards of the AOTA for an Occupational Therapist.
• Develop and implement treatment plans using adaptations, strengthening and retraining to reach patients’ highest potential for independence. Adhere to professional standards of practice.
• Provide direct patient care in accordance with productivity standards by using graded activities to facilitate the restoration of physical and functional abilities.
• Check, instruct, assign and review the work of OTAs and aides as assigned.
• Provide documentation to maintain quality of the medical record as it relates to accuracy, continuity of care and reimbursement guidelines.
• Participate, as requested, in patient care conferences, per company guidelines.
• Participate in CQI activities as required ensuring continuous quality of care.
• Promote current standards of clinical practice through participation in continuing education and in‑service programs.
• Coordinate and/or participate in in‑service programs for internal/external groups.
• Participate in new program development.
• Participate in additional activities directed to facilitate effective departmental operations.
• Participate 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
• 401K Matching
• Reimbursement for Professional Licensure