Clinical OT Specialist FT Days Sign on Bonus available

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Clinical OT Specialist evaluates and treats patients using standard occupational therapy procedures and is responsible for complex or specialty cases at assigned sites. The specialist evaluates patients’ motor and neurological capabilities and documents findings; plans and delivers occupational therapy programs intended to improve motor, sensory, cognitive, and interpersonal skills and promote independence and productivity. The role uses professional judgment to select treatment methods consistent with attending physicians’ prescriptions and collaborates with physicians to establish therapy goals aligned with diagnoses. The specialist prepares treatment plans and provides individual or group therapy using a variety of occupational therapy modalities. The role documents evaluations, treatments, progress, and discharges in accordance with departmental and service-line policies and protocols. It also includes mentoring staff, developing and delivering educational in-services, and participating in interdisciplinary conferences and meetings to consult on patient treatment and program development. As assigned, the specialist may oversee, instruct, and evaluate occupational therapy assistants, aides, students, or volunteers and co-sign their notes. The specialist maintains professional expertise through continuing education and assists with programs and services that support interdisciplinary care and a service-line system of care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
Three years of clinical experience to acquire skills for independent patient treatment.
Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Michigan.
Initial certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Minimum of 60 points on the professional growth and development criteria.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients using standard occupational therapy procedures, including complex or specialty cases at assigned sites.
Evaluate patients’ motor and neurological capabilities and document findings.
Plan, organize, and deliver occupational therapy programs to enhance patients’ motor, sensory, cognitive, and interpersonal skills and promote independence and productivity.
Select treatment methods consistent with attending physicians’ prescriptions and collaborate with physicians to establish therapy goals aligned with diagnoses.
Prepare treatment plans and provide individual or group therapy using occupational therapy modalities.
Document patient treatments, initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries according to established policies and protocols.
Mentor staff and develop and implement educational in-services.
Attend interdisciplinary team conferences and meetings to consult with team members about patient treatment and program development.
As assigned, oversee, instruct, and evaluate occupational therapy assistants, aides, students, or volunteers, and co-sign their notes.
Maintain professional expertise through workshops, lectures, in-services, and conferences.
Assist in implementing programs and services that foster interdisciplinary care and a service-line system of care.