Therapy - OT

Cynet Health; Alpena (MI); In loco; USD 55.000 - 83.000; Tempo pieno

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Cynet Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a 13-week outpatient assignment in Alpena, Michigan. The role focuses on assessment, intervention, and evaluation of patients under physician orders, with 8-hour days and a schedule between 7:30 am and 6 pm.

You will supervise OTAs and aides, coordinate treatment plans with physicians, educate patients and families, and ensure compliance with standards. Active OT license and BLS certification required; outpatient and some acute care

Competenze

• Outpatient experience is required for this 13-week assignment.
• Some acute care experience is preferred.
• A current skills checklist must be current to within 1 year.

Mansioni

• Assess patient function and develop goal-specific treatment plans.
• Perform both formal and informal testing to evaluate progress.
• Coordinate with physicians to authorize treatment plans.
• Supervise OT Assistants, Home Health Aides, and students as needed.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about conditions and treatment options.

Conoscenze

Outpatient experience

Acute care exposure

Assessment skills

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Therapy - OT

Profession: Occupational Therapist

Specialty: Outpatient

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 8 hours, any time between 7:30 am and 6 pm, preferred 8-hour days

Experience: Minimum years of experience required

License: Active Occupational Therapist License

Certifications: BLS (AHA)

Must-Have:

• Primarily outpatient experience, some acute care experience
• Skills checklist, current to 1 year, pertinent to the specialty
• Two supervisory reference forms completed within the last two years

Description:This position delegates responsibility to the Occupational Therapist Assistants and aides.Activities of this position are patient-focused.Assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation are conducted in accordance with occupational therapy standards and physician orders.Evaluates the patient's function by performing formal and informal testing measures.Determines skeletal, neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular status, developmental, social, and cognitive functions of the patient.Develops a goal-specific treatment regime based on assessment data.Considers the patient's tolerance to carry out the treatment plan as prescribed.Submits a written treatment regime to be included in the plan of treatment.Coordinates with the physician to authorize treatment plans.Updates the plan of care as needed to reflect changes in patient status.Co-signs verbal orders received by occupational therapist assistants as necessary.Devises a schedule of treatment that is frequency and duration specific.Discusses the schedule with the patient, family, and caregiver.Coordinates the treatment schedule with clinical support staff.Educates the patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding pathology or condition.Explains patient alternatives, prognosis, and rationale for treatment.Utilizes forms of rest, exercise, modalities, and other indicated interventions.Supervises Occupational Therapist Assistants, Home Health Aides, and students.Ensures compliance with affiliate and regulatory standards.May require working one weekend per month (Saturday).