Occupational Therapist

PHOENIX PHYSICAL THERAPY • Flint Charter Township, MI

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About The Position

The Occupational Therapist plans and conducts therapy programs to help patients regain physical and mental stability. The role includes assessing patients, developing personalized treatment and physical rehabilitation plans, evaluating patients’ home and work environments, and recommending accommodations that support daily quality of life. The therapist monitors patients’ responses to treatment and adjusts programs as needed, while respecting patients’ rights to treatment and participation in treatment decisions. The role also includes educating family members and employers about accommodations and program progress and maintaining a safe, compliant work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist or eligibility for licensure.
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification.
• At least one year of work experience as an occupational therapist.
• Current CPR certificate.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Compassion and patience.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform varied activities, including sitting, walking, squatting, stooping, lifting, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and lift 100 pounds.
• Ability to use a variety of equipment, including a telephone, writing instruments, PC, fax, and physical therapy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Review patients’ medical histories and develop personalized plans to improve their health and wellness.
• Evaluate patients’ mental or physical conditions.
• Study, evaluate, and report patients’ reactions to treatment programs, initiating changes as appropriate.
• Respect patients’ rights to treatment and involvement in treatment decisions.
• Analyze patients’ home and/or work environments and recommend accommodations to improve daily quality of life.
• Educate family members and/or employers about accommodations and program progress.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and legal regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level