Occupational Therapy Assistant-Take Your Therapist Home

Rivetus Rehabilitation; Livonia (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Phone stipend

Flexible schedule

Mentorship with clinical support

Career growth opportunities

Healthcare options

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Continuing education reimbursement

License fee reimbursement

Job summary

Rivetus Rehabilitation in Michigan is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the Take Your Therapist Home program, delivering therapy in SNF and home health to ensure continuity of care and better patient outcomes. The role combines SNF and home health assignments with a hybrid work arrangement, centered around a traditional Monday–Friday schedule and a localized service area.

Eligible candidates have an accredited OTA program and Michigan licensure, with opportunities to grow

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited OTA program.
• Licensure as required by the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with patients in the SNF and home health.
• Provide continuity of care across SNF, home health, and outpatient settings.
• Serve as a clinician in the home health setting with SNF caseload support.
• Maintain a localized coverage area surrounding the SNF.
• Follow a traditional Monday–Friday work week.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Initiative

Patient-centered care

Lifting & transfers

Education

Accredited OTA program

Job description

Take Your Therapist Home

As an OTA in this role, you will become an integral teammate in our innovative Take Your Therapist Home Program.

Overview

In a world of shorter and shorter SNF stays, Take Your Therapist Home (TYTH) is a one-of-a-kind program where you as the clinician work directly with patients in the SNF and home health providing a continuity of care allowing for you to have a greater impact on patient outcomes!

You will be primarily in the home health setting with dedicated time and caseload support for the SNF. You will have a localized coverage area in the surrounding area of the SNF. No more ever-expanding home care coverage areas. Your schedule is based on a traditional work week.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with patients in the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and home health.
• Provide continuity of care across the Skilled Nursing, Home Health, and Outpatient settings.
• Serve as a clinician in the home health setting with dedicated time and caseload support for the SNF.
• Maintain a localized coverage area surrounding the SNF.
• Follow a traditional work-week schedule.

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.

Benefits

• Consistent caseloads - no low visit weeks.
• Competitive mileage reimbursement.
• Monthly phone stipend.
• Ability to grow your skill set as a clinician and take on new projects.
• Flexible schedule.
• Mentorship with strong clinical support and expertise.
• Opportunity to expand into other settings.
• Competitive Pay.
• Healthcare and Supplemental Insurance Options.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(K) with Company Match.
• Continuing Education Reimbursement.
• License Fee Reimbursement.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, Full Time

Facility Location

Fountain Blue-28910 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150. This is a hybrid role providing Home Health therapy services in conjunction with SNF based therapy services. Home Health geographic area is the vicinity around our Fountain Blue facility. Home care services are paid per visit, and SNF services are paid at an hourly rate.