Occupational Therapy Assistant — Life-Changing Rehab

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, seeks an Occupational Therapy professional to provide comprehensive OT services under supervision. You will work with a diverse care team to deliver patient-centered therapy and contribute to program objectives.

You will participate in evaluation, treatment, education, and care conferences, supporting patients and families across inpatient, outpatient, and community programs.

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.
• Assist the occupational therapist in treatment planning and conducting evaluation procedures.
• Assist the occupational therapist in treating patients utilizing modalities, therapeutic exercise, assistive devices, and functional activities.
• Provides verbal and/or written feedback to the primary occupational therapist regarding 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.
• Documents patient's status and progress according to established internal/external time standards and reimbursement guidelines.
• Communicates with other appropriate people to integrate OT treatment as necessary, or as directed.
• 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.
• Follows all hospital policy and procedures including patient confidentiality and infection control.
• Meets or exceeds program productivity expectations.
• Provides discipline specific coverage within the Mary Free Bed system as requested.
• Demonstrates competence in relevant software and hardware required to meet job responsibilities.
• Adheres to the Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients, coworkers and members of the community.

Job description

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, seeks an Occupational Therapy professional to provide comprehensive OT services under supervision. You will work with a diverse care team to deliver patient-centered therapy and contribute to program objectives.

You will participate in evaluation, treatment, education, and care conferences, supporting patients and families across inpatient, outpatient, and community programs.