Occupational Therapist (OT)

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Detroit, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist provides home-based skilled therapy to patients as directed by the attending physician, working as part of an interdisciplinary team to deliver compassionate care and support positive patient outcomes. The role includes assessing patients, developing and adjusting individualized plans of care, helping patients improve function and manage risks, and educating patients and families throughout recovery. The Occupational Therapist also supervises COTAs, coordinates with agency staff, and completes documentation in accordance with agency and applicable legal requirements. The schedule is as needed, approximately one day per week, in territories including Sterling Heights, Madison Heights, Grosse Pointe, and Eastpoint. The employer offers a guaranteed base hourly rate, an uncapped bonus structure, mileage reimbursement, additional bonus opportunities, flexible scheduling, and team support with scheduling and patient admissions. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; eligible teammates may receive paid time off, participate in a 401(k), and receive company-paid life insurance and access to an Employee Assistance Program.

Requirements

Current Occupational Therapist license in the state of employment.
At least one year of experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute care setting.
Valid driver's license and auto insurance in the employee's name as a driver.
Ability to meet all physical demands of the role.
Compassionate communication and a positive attitude.
Patience when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
Attention to detail, observance, and ability to follow directions.

Nice To Haves

Home care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled occupational therapy as ordered by the attending physician.
Observe, record, and report patient reactions, changes, and progress to the attending physician and appropriate agency staff.
Develop individualized occupational therapy plans of care and adjust them as patient needs change.
Evaluate patients’ functional levels using diagnostic and prognostic procedures.
Use activities and home exercise programs to improve range of motion, muscle strength, and coordination through passive or active exercise and activity.
Teach patients preventative measures and decision-making to help decrease re-hospitalizations.
Counsel patients and families about diseases or injuries and their management throughout occupational therapy.
Instruct patients and family members in the proper use of wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic or orthotic devices.
Oversee and supervise the total care of patients provided by COTAs.
Communicate supervisory visit results to the COTA.
Complete clinical documentation according to agency protocol and Medicare and federal guidelines.
Follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, and communicate schedule or availability changes to schedulers or supervisors.
Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.
Educate patients and family members and ensure patient safety.