Occupational Therapist

Corewell Health • Coloma, MI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides therapy to patients based on patient need and medical direction. Educates patients and caregivers and arranges adaptive equipment as needed. The Occupational Therapist evaluates disability, establishes treatment goals and plans, provides treatment to restore and maximize function, and adjusts care based on patient response and changing needs. The role also documents services, supports and trains other care team members and students, and participates in improvement, program development, and marketing activities.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential from the Hand Therapy Certification Commission, Hand Therapy Program; listed as preferred, with timing shown as upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to assess disability within the scope of practice, establish goals and a treatment plan, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Provide treatment and education to help patients restore and achieve maximal function.
• Assess treatment effectiveness and modify goals or treatment methods to address changing needs.
• Document each patient's evaluation and treatment in accordance with department, medical-legal, and reimbursement standards.
• Instruct and train rehabilitation staff, nursing staff, other medical personnel, and students on patient needs and rehabilitation services.
• Participate in process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives, program development, and marketing activities.
• Meet the department's productivity standard.
• Apply continuing education, participate in applicable competencies, and develop new patient-care concepts and skills for various population groups.
• Provide patient and caregiver education and arrange for adaptive equipment as needed.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time