Occupational Therapy Assistant — Impactful Rehab Clinician

10 Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide patient care under the supervision of an OT. You will implement treatment plans, assist with evaluations, and contribute to therapy services within the department.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, adherence to standards, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to restore function and independence for patients across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensure with the State of Michigan.
• The physical ability to lift, position, and transport patients with physical impairments.
• Possesses and maintains BLS certification to meet department/program protocol.

Responsibilities

• Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.
• Provides patient care. (Q)
• Assists occupational therapist in treatment planning and conducting evaluation procedures.
• Assists the occupational therapist in treating patients utilizing modalities, therapeutic exercise, assistive devices, and functional activities.
• Provides feedback to primary occupational therapist regarding all significant observations or changes in the patient’s condition, reaction, and response to treatment.
• Aids the occupational therapist in estimating equipment and supply needs and may participate in the acquisition and inventory of these items.
• Provides coverage of patients in the absence of other staff.
• Document’s patient’s status and progress according to established internal/external time standards and adherence to reimbursement guidelines. (Q)
• Communicates with other appropriate people to integrate OT treatment as necessary, or as directed. (Q, S)
• Participates in educational program for patients, patient's families, and health care workers regarding treatment procedures, functional activities, and home programs.
• Participates in patient care conferences as requested.
• Participates in various meetings and in-services as assigned. (Q,P)
• Follows all hospital policy and procedures including but not limited to patient confidentiality and infection control. (Q)
• Meets or exceeds program productivity expectations. (F)
• Provides discipline specific coverage (following cross training orientation) within the Mary Free Bed system as requested. (F, S)
• Supports program operations as assigned. (Q, S, P, G, F)
• Functions as patient advocate. (S)
• Demonstrates competence in relevant software and hardware required to meet job responsibilities. (Q)
• Adheres to the Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients, coworkers and members of the community. (S)
• Serves as clinical instructor for occupational therapist assistant students. Supervises, teaches, and evaluates skills of students and volunteers.
• Communicates with participating universities regarding skill levels of students. (S, P, G)
• Functions as a resource person in area of expertise. (S, G)
• Participates in program development and/or research activities as assigned. (Q, G)
• Participates in orientation and training of new staff. (Q, P)
• Assists in maintaining clean and orderly treatment areas. (S)

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide patient care under the supervision of an OT. You will implement treatment plans, assist with evaluations, and contribute to therapy services within the department.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, adherence to standards, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to restore function and independence for patients across inpatient and outpatient settings.