Occupational Therapist

Corewell Health • Coloma, MI

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides therapy to patients based on patient need and medical direction. Provides patient and caregiver education and arranges adaptive equipment as needed. The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients, develops and delivers treatment plans, documents care, educates patients and caregivers, and collaborates with rehabilitation and other healthcare personnel. The role also supports process improvement, patient satisfaction, program development, marketing activities, and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Occupational Therapist license in the State of Michigan upon hire.
• Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR) certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days, or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential from the Hand Therapy Certification Commission Hand Therapy Program upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to assess disability within scope of practice, establish goals and a treatment plan, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Provide treatment and education to restore and return patients to maximal function; assess effectiveness and modify goals or treatment methods as patient needs change.
• Document each patient's evaluation and treatment in accordance with department standards and medical-legal and reimbursement procedures.
• Instruct and train rehabilitation staff, nursing staff, other medical personnel, and students regarding patient needs and rehabilitation services.
• Participate in ongoing process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives, program development, and marketing activities.
• Meet productivity expectations indicated by department standards.
• Improve skills through continuing education and in-services, participation in applicable competencies, and development of new patient-care concepts and skills for various population groups.
• Provide patient and caregiver education and arrange adaptive equipment as needed.

Benefits

• Up to $15,000 in sign-on bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package intended to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time