Occupational Therapist *DETROIT*

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

DUTIES

• Performs Occupational Therapy assessments of patient functioning levels, plans short and long term goals toward improving/restoring independence and physical/cognitive functioning; and implements developed treatment programs, approved by the attending physician. Conducts OASIS assessments at appropriate time points
• Provides guidance and instruction to patients/family members of developed therapeutic, creative, and self care procedures/activities; and explains adaptive and progressive approaches in applying it.
• Instructs the patient/family members in use of appropriate orthotic or prosthetic equipment; and may also design and fabricate customized adaptive and assistive devices, with training for their use.
• Conducts functional and cognitive re-evaluations, as indicated, to assess the need for any revisions in the treatment plan.
• Instructs and familiarizes, as necessary, the patient and pertinent family members with all other aspects of the total treatment program.
• Maintains adequate clinical and progress notes and submits all required paperwork in a timely manner according to Agency policy.
• Periodically reports to the physician on the patient’s treatment, response, and progress, and assists the physician in determining any necessary changes in the treatment program.
• Arranges for outpatient occupational therapy services that cannot be rendered in the home, as necessary.
• Provides consultation to, and instructs other members of the home health team in the use of necessary equipment, techniques, modalities and basic activity programs, when needed, and as requested.
• Maintains and updates professional competency through in-service attendance and similar professional resources.
• Maintains communication with the Physical Therapist and/or Nurse/Case Manager.
• Participates in staff meeting and case conferences as required.

CRITICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to meet the physical demands of providing occupational therapy services, such as ambulating patients, transferring patients, assisting with exercises, etc.
• Must be able to transfer patients as needed according to proper techniques of body mechanics to promote patient and staff safety.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from a school with an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Must hold a license/registration as an Occupational Therapist, issued by the State of Michigan.
• CPR certification preferred
• Current Michigan driver’s license and/or reliable transportation with proof of automobile insurance of personal vehicle for business use.
• Must be empathetic, non-judgmental, tactful, responsible, and organized.
• Must have emotional and mental maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining good work relationships with patients and families.

Must understand the team approach and be a supportive team member