Occupational Therapist - PRN - St. Mary's Acute
About The Position
Mary Free Bed is seeking a resource, PRN Occupational Therapist to work at St. Mary's Acute. The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients' occupational therapy needs and plans and delivers individualized treatment in accordance with Michigan licensure and the occupational therapy scope of practice. The role supports patients and families through rehabilitation and contributes to the program’s strategic objectives. Treatment skills are maintained through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development. The Occupational Therapist collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to establish patient-centered goals, document progress, adapt treatment plans, and support discharge planning. The role may include evaluating and arranging medical equipment, educating patients and caregivers, supporting program operations, training staff, instructing students, and contributing to program development or research. Care must be appropriate to the age-specific needs of patients and consistent with hospital policies, professional standards, and applicable laws.
Requirements
- Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association-accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
- Occupational therapy licensure in each U.S. state or territory where practicing, in accordance with applicable state laws.
- Maintain BLS certification in accordance with department or program protocol.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide age-appropriate care, including knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and the ability to assess and interpret patient information.
- Meet the physical requirements listed for the role, including frequent positioning and frequent exertion or transport of loads up to 25, 50, and 75 pounds; majority-level exertion or transport up to 10 pounds; and occasional exertion or transport of more than 100 pounds.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service, teamwork, direct communication, and discretion with confidential information.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients' conditions and needs for occupational therapy; establish treatment goals with patients, families, and the treatment team as appropriate.
- Create written treatment plans and administer treatment according to established goals; re-evaluate patients and revise plans as needed.
- Delegate responsibilities to occupational therapy assistants when appropriate.
- Evaluate patients' needs for medical equipment, order appropriate equipment, assess it upon delivery, and instruct patients, families, and healthcare workers in its use.
- Participate in discharge planning while considering and communicating with patients, families, community services, and environmental limitations.
- Document patient status and progress through evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries, following applicable time standards and reimbursement guidelines.
- Coordinate occupational therapy treatment with other aspects of patient care and participate in interdisciplinary discussions and conferences.
- Educate patients and families about occupational therapy procedures, including providing written instructions as necessary.
- Attend designated meetings and in-services; follow hospital policies and procedures, including confidentiality and infection control requirements.
- Meet or exceed program productivity expectations and clinical outcome collection and performance-improvement goals established by department leadership.
- Provide discipline-specific coverage within the Mary Free Bed system as requested, following cross-training.
- Support program operations as assigned; may participate in new-staff orientation and training, serve as a clinical instructor for occupational therapy students, and contribute to program development or research.
- Demonstrate competence with relevant software and hardware and uphold Mary Free Bed standards of behavior.
- Promote excellent customer service, teamwork, direct communication, and the discreet handling of confidential information; identify quality issues and seek solutions.
