Occupational Therapy Assistant - Part Time

Rivetus Rehabilitation; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401k Eligibility & matching

Reimbursement for Licensure

Job summary

Rivetus Rehabilitation in Ann Arbor, MI, is seeking a Part-Time Occupational Therapy Assistant to support geriatric post-acute patients. You will provide therapy under supervision, document care, and participate in interdisciplinary rounds to optimize patient outcomes.

Weekend coverage is needed. The role emphasizes team collaboration, patient safety, and active involvement in discharge planning and family instruction.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Licensure as required by the State of Michigan.
• Ability to bend, position, transfer and lift patients as needed using lifting devices.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatment under supervision.
• Maintain documentation to ensure continuity of care and accurate billing.
• Coordinate with other disciplines for comprehensive patient care.
• Participate in discharge planning and patient/family education.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Safety and lifting

Education

Accredited OTA program

Michigan licensure (as required)

Tools

Lifting devices

Documentation software

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:

4701 E Huron St. Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Schedule:

Part-Time (Flexible Schedules Available)

WEEKEND COVERAGE NEEDED!

General Summary:

Provides occupational therapy treatment to patients according to the established treatment plan under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. Contributes to the development, implementation of, and progression of patient treatment and modifies treatment as necessary. Participates in patient care conferences and program development. Completes appropriate documentation and adheres to policies, procedures and current standards of clinical practice.

Role Summary:

• Provides occupational therapy treatments consistent with the professional and ethical standards of the A.O.T.A. for the Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Provides documentation to maintain quality of the medical record as it relates to accuracy, continuity of care and reimbursement guidelines
• Coordinates with other disciplines for effective total patient care
• Assures delivery of quality care
• Participates in the discharge planning process to insure continued patient care as needed and provide patient and family instruction
• Performs all the duties and responsibilities of an OTA
• Contributes to a team philosophy within the department and the company and promotes the same among staff
• Delegates work assignments, responsibilities, and patients to support staff as needed
• Supervises students and volunteers
• Represents the Occupational Therapy Department to family, visitors, and personnel and attends care conferences as requested
• Effectively communicates with department staff, company personnel, patients and families and department head.
• Secures equipment for patients and department supplies as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

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

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to exercise professional judgement and initiative when analyzing problems and recommending solutions.
• Initiative and flexibility in the work environment.
• 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.
• Reimbursement for Professional Licensure