Occupational Therapist - Premium Pay

Rivetus Rehabilitation; Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay/PTO Package

Affordable medical coverage

401k eligibility & matching

Paid holidays

Reimbursement for licensure and CEU credits

Job summary

Rivetus Rehabilitation in Shelby Township, Michigan is looking for an Occupational Therapist to provide therapy services to patients with physical or cognitive dysfunctions. The role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and supervising staff.

Applicants should have completed an accredited Occupational Therapy program and hold licensure in Michigan. Benefits include competitive pay, medical coverage, and 401k matching after three months.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy screenings and evaluations.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for patient independence.
• Provide direct patient care under professional standards.

Skills

Initiative and flexibility

Professional judgment

Effective patient interaction

Education

Occupational Therapy program

State of Michigan Licensure

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: Shelby - 46100 Schoenherr Road Shelby Township, MI 48315

Schedule: Full Time – Sunday to Thursday

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. You will complete appropriate documentation and adhere to policies, procedures and current standards of clinical practice.

Your 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 judgment 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/PTO Package.
• Affordable medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield MI.
• 401k eligibility & matching after 3 months of service.
• Paid holidays.
• Reimbursement for professional licensure and CEU credits.