OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - CHT - OUTPATIENT REHAB

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Evaluate patients, plan treatment programs, and provide occupational therapy interventions in order to maximize the value, potential, and satisfaction of our customers. This role requires a State of Michigan OT Licensure and BLS Certification within 6 months of hire. The ideal candidate will have intermediate level of static orthoplastic splinting and experience with physical agents modalities. Preferred experience includes physical disabilities and two years in an outpatient setting. A graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy and NBCOT certification are also preferred. The position demands effective written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to perform multiple tasks and adapt to changing work situations. The therapist must demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients serviced. CHT certification is required for this OT position. UMH-Sparrow therapists enjoy strong professional development support, including a complimentary Medbridge subscription that provides access to a wide range of continuing education courses. Management is committed to fostering ongoing learning, and UM Health Sparrow hosts multiple courses each year free of charge—ensuring our team has continual opportunities to grow and stay at the forefront of clinical excellence. Also, offer 1:1 treatment model and market leading wages. UM Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Requirements

State of Michigan OT Licensure.
BLS Certification (within 6 months of hire).
Intermediate level of static orthoplastic splinting.
Experience with physical agents modalities.
CHT required for this OT position.
Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to perform multiple tasks and adapt to changing work situations.
Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients serviced in her/his assigned service area as related to the principle duties and responsibilities of the position. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training and experience.

Nice To Haves

Certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc (NBCOT).
Experience in physical disabilities.
Two years experience in an outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

Perform occupational therapy evaluations based upon the written prescription of the referring M.D., D.O., D.D.S., or Podiatrist.
Communicate the treatment plan, goals, and progress toward goals to the patient and/or caregivers.
Provide occupational therapy interventions according to the established plan.
Instruct patients and/or caregivers in home programs.
Perform medical record documentation according to the established criteria.
Communicate with other health care professionals, including patient referral sources, both verbally and in writing, according to established criteria.
Delegate appropriately to Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTA’s), Athletic Trainers (ATC’s), Rehab Support staff, and students/interns according to established criteria.
Supervise the interventions provided by the COTA’s, ATC’s, Rehab Support, and students/interns.
Re-evaluate patients, modify treatment programs and goals as needed, and make recommendations at the time of discharge.
Supervise the activities of students and volunteers.
Cooperate with support staff and other health system departments in order to maximize the efficiency of non-clinical services such as the registering, scheduling, and billing of our patients.
Seek ways to continually improve the value of our services and maximize our customers’ potential by actively participating in activities such as inservices, staff meetings, team meetings, continuing education courses, and patient conferences.
Maximize customer satisfaction by treating them with respect and responding to their needs in a prompt, friendly, and courteous manner.