Occupational Therapist - On Call

Hope Network • East Lansing, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We are helping people overcome. Join us. Each year at Hope Network, 2,800+ talented professionals serve individuals across 280 unique locations. Some serve by providing hands-on care or medical treatment, others serve by assisting behind the scenes, but they all play an integral part in creating comebacks. Our strength lies in diversity – empowering us to meet the distinct needs of over 34,000 individuals we're honored to serve each year.

Requirements

• NBCOT certification as an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). Minimum Bachelor’s Degree with certification
• State of Michigan current licensure as an Occupational Therapist.

Nice To Haves

• 2-3 years of work experience with Neurological disorders, Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, and/or Orthopedic injury preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services as prescribed by consumer’s physician for adults and adolescents with head injuries, spinal cord injuries, chronic pain, general orthopedic rehabilitation needs, and/or neurological behavioral issues as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Occupational Therapy includes evaluations, recommendations for purchasing equipment in preparation for patient discharge, creating treatment plans, completing progress reports, and daily documentation. Coordinate external equipment as needed.
• Treatment plans encompass BADL, IADL, home accessibility, adaptive equipment, UE orthotic devices, visual assessment and treatment, pre-driving assessment and training, functional mobility training, community integration, and family education. Additionally, vocational adaptations may be offered in various settings.
• Develop home exercise programs (restorative program) for long term patients, and train restorative aides.
• Familiarity with all departmental equipment, and ability to implement equipment according to consumer goals/needs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level