Staff Occupational Therapist

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to provide OT services 20 hours per week, during day shifts. The role focuses on evaluating and treating clients to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills.

Qualifications include an ACOTE-accredited OT bachelor’s degree and Michigan licensure with CPR. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other staff; participate in planning, documentation, and continuous clinical education.

Qualifications

• OT bachelor’s degree from ACOTE-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Perform OT evaluation and treatments to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills.
• Complete patient assessment, treatment, discharge planning, and collaborate with other health care providers.
• Document patient care and billing information timely and in accordance with department standards.
• Maintain patient safety and confidentiality per HFHS policies.
• Maintain clinical productivity and pursue ongoing education.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Clinical mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

• Schedule: Part Time - 20 hours a week - Days
• Performs OT evaluation and uses treatments to develop, recover, or maintain the daily living and work skills of patients.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs patient assessment, treatment, discharge planning and collaboration with other health care providers.
• Documents patient care and billing information timely and in accordance with department standards.
• Communicates with co-workers, and other professionals, including physicians and nurses as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
• Functions as a team member in care of patients and in mentoring with other staff.
• Delegates aspects of patient care to support staff per OT/OTA MI Licensure Administrative Rules providing necessary communication and supervision.
• Maintains clinical productivity standards.
• Maintains technical clinical expertise through ongoing clinical education.
• Participates in in-services, staff meetings, quality activities and aspects of program development.
• Maintains awareness of patient safety issues within the clinic and in the use of equipment. Assists in the maintenance of patient care equipment as needed.
• Maintains patient confidentiality according to HFHS HIPAA policies.
• Maintains adherence to all applicable Federal/State law/regulations, AOTA standards of practice, MI Licensure requirements, the HFHS Integrity/ Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, as well as all other HFHS policies and procedures.
• If requested, represents HFHS at community and professional functions.
• Participates in student education programs
• May have other duties assigned as needed.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Occupational Therapy bachelor degree acquired from an Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) accredited program.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURES REQUIRED

• Current State of Michigan licensure
• Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire)