Flex Occupational Therapist

Trinity Health•Brighton, MI

10d

About The Position

Implements the evaluation and treatment of medically disabled patients using established procedures. Educates patients and families to address present disabilities or prevent further disabilities, and provides consultation to health care personnel and the public on occupational therapy matters. The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients’ physical and functional status in relation to their medical diagnoses, administers tests consistent with current standards of practice, and develops timely treatment plans and short- and long-term goals based on objective findings. The role uses clinical judgment to prioritize treatment and address barriers, documents services and patient progress, and communicates updates to physicians and other treatment team members. The position also maintains knowledge of developments in occupational therapy, provides in-service presentations, participates in community activities and committees, assists with program development, mentors coworkers, and serves as a clinical instructor for students as requested.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
Certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board as an Occupational Therapist, Registered.
Current Michigan registration as an Occupational Therapist.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, occupational therapy treatment, and modalities.
Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients, families, and treatment team members.
Analytical skills to evaluate patient status, establish goals, formulate treatment plans, observe patients, and document progress and condition.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 80% of work time.
Ability to react quickly in sudden, unplanned situations to prevent or minimize injuries to patients or staff.
Ability to walk and stand for up to 50% of work time.
Ability to lift, push, and pull with an effective force of approximately 40–60 pounds, with or without mechanical devices or other personnel, for up to 20% of work time.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, patients’ families, and health center personnel.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ physical and functional status in relation to their medical diagnoses.
Administer tests consistent with current standards of practice, including sensory, manual muscle, and range-of-motion assessments.
Develop timely treatment plans based on objective findings; establish short- and long-term goals and formulate plans consistent with those goals.
Use critical thinking to prioritize treatment and address barriers.
Complete charges accurately on the day therapy services are provided and charge according to current carrier reimbursement guidelines.
Regularly document patient progress toward goals and provide updates to physicians and other treatment team members.
Maintain knowledge of current occupational therapy trends and developments through reading and attending conferences and seminars.
Prepare and provide in-service presentations.
Participate in community activities and committees as requested by Leadership.
Assist with program development as requested by Leadership.
Mentor coworkers in areas of clinical expertise.
Participate as a clinical instructor with students as requested.
Educate patients and families about present disabilities and ways to prevent further disabilities.
Provide occupational therapy consultation to health care personnel and the public.