OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST-PD (FLAT RATE) - Mary Free Bed

Sparrow • Lansing, MI

6d

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist assumes full responsibility for evaluating patients’ occupational therapy needs and planning and delivering individual treatment programs in accordance with Michigan licensure requirements and the scope of occupational therapy practice. The role supports organizational and program objectives and maintains current treatment skills through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development.

The therapist evaluates patients’ functional status, develops patient-centered goals with patients and families, delivers treatment and education, documents progress, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. The role also contributes to discharge planning, equipment selection and training, supervision of support staff and students, program operations, and infection-control practices. Additional duties may include clinical instruction, program development, staff orientation, and maintaining clean treatment areas.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
• Michigan occupational therapy licensure.
• Effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and adapt to changing work situations.
• Ability to provide care based on patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs and the ages of patients served; relevant knowledge and skills may be gained through education, training, and experience.
• Maintain CPR certification in accordance with department or program protocol within six months of hire.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and respect for patient privacy and follow HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures.
• Adhere to ICARE values and standards of behavior: Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
• Communicate with patients, families, and customers using AIDET: Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank.
• Work safely and promptly report hazards in the work environment or related to assigned responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in physical disabilities.
• At least two years of inpatient rehabilitation experience.
• Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess patients’ functional status, including activities of daily living, independent living skills, joint function and protection, coordination, endurance, body mechanics and positioning, assistive equipment and prosthetic devices, home environment and management, and cognitive and social skills.
• Develop realistic, functional, interdisciplinary, patient-centered goals in collaboration with patients and families.
• Educate patients and families using teaching and learning principles to support restored function and participation in daily activities.
• Deliver treatment according to the established plan using available occupational therapy modalities, equipment, and techniques within the scope of practice.
• Document patient status and progress through evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with time standards and reimbursement guidelines.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care and rehabilitation programs.
• Participate in case conferences, care rounds, and family meetings to support rehabilitation goals and discharge planning.
• Re-evaluate patients, assess progress, make discharge-planning recommendations, and revise treatment plans and goals as needed.
• Maintain professional standards by participating in in-services and hospital and department requirements.
• Delegate, direct, and supervise care implementation by COTAs, rehabilitation support staff, and occupational therapy students.
• Evaluate patients’ medical equipment needs; coordinate appropriate orders with discharge planning and physicians; assess equipment upon delivery; and instruct patients, families, and healthcare workers in its use.
• Participate in discharge planning by considering and communicating with patients, families, community supports and services, and the patient’s environmental limitations.
• Follow hospital infection-control policies and procedures and meet or exceed program productivity expectations.
• Provide discipline-specific coverage within the Sparrow Hospital system after cross-training, as requested, and support program operations as assigned.
• May serve as a clinical instructor for occupational therapy students and supervise, teach, and evaluate students and volunteers; communicate with participating universities about student skill levels.
• May participate in program development and the orientation and training of new staff.
• Assist in maintaining clean and orderly treatment areas.
• Demonstrate competence in relevant software and hardware required for the role.
• Protect patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA policies and procedures; adhere to ICARE values and standards of behavior; support an inclusive and respectful environment; communicate using AIDET; and work safely while promptly reporting hazards.

Benefits

• Complimentary Medbridge subscription with access to continuing education courses.
• Free continuing education courses hosted by UM Health Sparrow.
• One-to-one treatment model.
• Market-leading wages.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level