Occupational Therapist Hand Therapy

Corewell Health • Niles, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides therapy to patients based on their needs and medical direction. Educates patients and caregivers and arranges adaptive equipment as needed. Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification is preferred but not required; on-site mentorship is available.

The occupational therapist evaluates patients’ disabilities, establishes treatment goals and plans, provides treatment and education to help restore maximal function, and adjusts care as patient needs change. The role documents evaluations and treatment, trains other rehabilitation staff and healthcare personnel, and participates in improvement initiatives, program development, and marketing activities. The therapist is expected to meet department productivity standards and continue developing skills through education, competencies, and new approaches to patient care.

This is a full-time, on-site position at the Niles-Buchanan YMCA in Niles, Michigan. The schedule is 40 hours per week, with day-shift hours listed as 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Days and weekend frequency vary. Eligible candidates may receive up to $15,000 in incentives.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to assess disability, establish goals and a treatment plan, and make appropriate recommendations within the scope of practice.
• Provide treatment and education to restore and return patients to maximal function.
• Assess treatment effectiveness and modify goals or treatment methods as needed to address changing needs.
• 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 department productivity standards.
• Develop 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

• Comprehensive benefits package addressing financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with offers 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 matching savings.
• Up to $15,000 in incentives for eligible candidates.
• On-site mentorship available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time