Occupational Therapist - Contingent

Henry Ford Health • Novi, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or psychosocial deficits. This contingent role is based at Henry Ford-Providence Hospital, Novi Campus, in the Rehab department. Weekday shifts are available from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to help cover the schedule. Evening hours and additional weekend shifts are available but are not mandated. The minimum schedule requirement includes two weekend day shifts per month, two holidays per year, and two hard-to-fill days per year.

The therapist assesses patients’ ability to perform independent living skills safely and effectively; designs and implements individualized plans of care; documents patient progress; monitors and modifies treatment as needed; and consults with others when appropriate. The role also includes educating patients and caregivers, assisting with discharge planning, providing information about adaptive equipment and support programs, and overseeing care delivered by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Occupational Therapist (OTR) credential from the Michigan Board of Occupational Therapists, obtained before the hire or job transfer date.
• BLS Provider certification obtained within 30 days of the hire or job transfer date; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Acute care experience preferred; the employer is willing to train a suitable new graduate.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.
• Design an appropriate plan of care, including the type and frequency of treatment.
• Implement treatment plans using appropriate modalities and document findings and patient progress.
• Monitor and modify plans of care as needed and seek consultation when appropriate.
• Educate patients and their families or caregivers about patient deficits.
• Plan or assist with patient discharge from therapy services.
• Provide information about appropriate selection and use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversee care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians in accordance with regulations and practice standards.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level