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Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital•Gaylord, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides occupational therapy services as assigned by and under the supervision of an occupational therapist. Keeps treatment skills current through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development. Performs responsibilities in accordance with program goals and organizational strategic objectives. Staff provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification, or registration and as required by law and regulation. The role supports patient care, treatment planning and evaluation, therapeutic interventions, documentation, coordination with other care providers, patient and family education, and program operations. It also contributes to quality improvement, student and staff education, program development, and a welcoming, respectful experience for patients, coworkers, and community members. This is a full-time position at MFB @ Munson – Otsego Ortho and Rehab. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with weekend and rotation duties. Compensation starts at $23.45 and increases based on experience. The employer describes annual merit increases, health insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and PSLF eligibility.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
Licensure with the State of Michigan.
Physical ability to lift, position, and transport patients with physical impairments.
Maintain BLS certification in accordance with department or program protocol.
For the Munson location, hold a current American Heart Association BLS Course for Healthcare Professionals certification; training will be provided within 60 days of hire if applicable.

Responsibilities

Assist the occupational therapist with treatment planning and evaluation procedures.
Assist with patient treatment using modalities, therapeutic exercise, assistive devices, and functional activities.
Provide verbal or written feedback to the primary occupational therapist about significant observations or changes in a patient’s condition, reaction, or response to treatment.
Assist in estimating equipment and supply needs and may participate in acquiring and inventorying those items.
Provide coverage for patients when other staff are absent.
Document patient status and progress according to established time standards and reimbursement guidelines.
Communicate with appropriate people to integrate occupational therapy treatment as necessary or directed.
Participate in educational programs for patients, families, and health care workers about treatment procedures, functional activities, and home programs.
Participate in patient care conferences as requested, and in assigned meetings and in-services.
Follow hospital policies and procedures, including patient confidentiality and infection control.
Meet or exceed program productivity expectations.
Provide discipline-specific coverage within the Mary Free Bed system following cross-training orientation, as requested.
Support program operations as assigned and function as a patient advocate.
Demonstrate competence in software and hardware relevant to job responsibilities.
Follow Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior and demonstrate excellent customer service, teamwork, direct communication, and discretion with confidential information; encourage, coach, and monitor these standards in team members.
Contribute to quality improvement by identifying problems and seeking solutions; promote patient and family satisfaction and participate in departmental customer-service monitoring and reporting.
Serve as a clinical instructor for occupational therapist assistant students; supervise, teach, and evaluate students’ and volunteers’ skills; communicate with participating universities about student skill levels.
Serve as a resource person in the area of expertise.
Participate in program development or research activities as assigned.
Participate in orientation and training of new staff.
Help maintain clean and orderly treatment areas.