Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN

Rivetus Rehab; Kingsford (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Eligibility & matching after 3 m—

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Rivetus Rehab in Kingsford, MI is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN to provide OT services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

You will deliver treatments, document care, collaborate with the care team, and participate in discharge planning. This PRN position offers flexibility in a geriatric post-acute setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy treatments consistent with the established treatment plan under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• Maintains documentation to ensure accuracy, continuity of care and reimbursement guidelines.
• Coordinates with other disciplines for effective total patient care.
• Participates in discharge planning to ensure ongoing patient care and provides patient/family instruction.
• Performs all duties of an OTA and contributes to a team environment.
• Supervises students and volunteers.

Skills

Professional judgement

Initiative

Flexibility

Patient needs

Education

Accredited OTA program

Michigan 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 Therapy Assistant - PRN

Location: Kingsford- 1225 Woodward Ave

Kingsford, MI

Job Id:2366

# 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.
Facility Location: Kingsford - 1225 Woodward Ave Kingsford, MI 49802
Schedule: PRN/Contingent

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 patent 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
• Licensureas 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.