Staff Occupational Therapist - Full Time - Day Shift - Detroit

Henry Ford Health System; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health System is seeking an Occupational Therapist at their Detroit Main Campus. This role involves evaluating patients and implementing therapy to enhance their daily living skills. Candidates must have a relevant degree, state licensure, and CPR certification, and will participate in diverse healthcare activities including mentorship and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Requires OT bachelor degree from an ACOTE accredited program.
• Current State of Michigan licensure is necessary.
• CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessment, treatment, and discharge planning.
• Document patient care and billing information.
• Delegate patient care to support staff and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Patient assessment

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Occupational Therapy bachelor degree

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Performs OT evaluation and uses treatments to develop, recover, or maintain the daily living and work skills of patients.

PRINCIPLE 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 Henry Ford Health HIPAA policies.
• Maintains adherence to all applicable Federal/State law/regulations, AOTA standards of practice, MI Licensure requirements, the Henry Ford Health Integrity/ Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, as well as all other Henry Ford Health policies and procedures.
• If requested, represents Henry Ford Health at community and professional functions.
• Participates in student education programs
• May have other duties assigned as needed.

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)

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
• Department: Rehabilitation Services
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable