Occupational Therapist- PRN

Rivetus Rehabilitation; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401k Eligibility & matching after 3 m

Job summary

Rivetus Rehabilitation in Livonia, MI is seeking an Occupational Therapist- PRN to provide occupational therapy services to geriatric post-acute patients. The role includes assessment, treatment planning, and implementing plans with supervision for OTAs and aides. On-site at Fountain Bleu, 28910 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI.

The position is contingent - PRN with competitive pay and opportunities to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote client independence and recovery.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct OT screenings and assessments to determine daily living independence.
• Develop and implement OT treatment plans to maximize patient independence.
• Supervise OTAs and aides; document care per policies and standards.
• Provide direct patient care within productivity expectations using graded activities.
• Participate in patient care conferences and CQI activities.

Skills

Initiative & flexibility

Clinical judgement

Patient/family communication

Physical lifting ability

Education

Accredited OT program

Michigan OT licensure

Job description

Rivetus provides therapy services distinguished by integrity and innovation. Rivetus employees have a passion for improving the lives of our patients through skilled rehabilitation methodologies delivered professionally and ethically.

Available Opportunities with Rivetus:

Position:Occupational Therapist- PRN

Location: Fountain Bleu - 28910 Plymouth Road

Job Id:2386

# of Openings:1

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.

Location: Fountain Bleu-28910 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150
Schedule: Contingent -PRN
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 to use 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, without restriction, utilizing lifting devices clinically recommended for the patient.

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• 401k Eligibility & matching after 3 months of service.