Occupational Therapist-Up to $50/hour-Local Traveler

Rivetus Rehabilitation; Sterling Heights (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,279 - 74,459; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and Supplemental Insurance Options

Paid Time Off

401(K) with Company Match

Continuing Education Reimbursement

License Fee Reimbursement

Job summary

Rivetus Rehabilitation in Sterling Heights, MI, is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to deliver therapeutic services to patients recovering from physical and cognitive impairments. The role requires local travel to multiple facilities and includes responsibilities such as conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, and supervising support staff.

Ideal candidates will have completed an accredited Occupational Therapy program and hold a Michigan license. Rivetus offers competitive pay, healthcare benefits, and opportunities for continuing education and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Licensed as required by the State of Michigan.
• Physical ability to lift and transfer patients with recommended devices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations to determine patient independence.
• Provide treatments consistent with AOTA standards.
• Implement treatment plans to restore functional abilities.
• Document care quality and participate in patient conferences.
• Supervise OTAs and aides as assigned.

Skills

Initiative and flexibility

Professional judgement

Effective communication

Physical ability to lift patients

Education

Completed accredited Occupational Therapy program

State Licensure

Job description

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

Reports to DOT at 38200 Schoenherr Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48312. This role requires you to travel locally to our facilities located around the Sterling Heights area.

Travel

Travel up to 30 miles of your home only.

Schedule

Full-Time Monday‑Friday

Pay

Up to $46/hour

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. Participate in patient care conferences, program development, and screenings as appropriate. Provide supervision for OTAs and aides as assigned. 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 use of 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
• Healthcare and Supplemental Insurance Options
• Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with Company Match
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• License Fee Reimbursement