Occupational Therapist FT Days Sign On Bonus Available

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

15h

About The Position

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients using standard occupational therapy procedures. The role treats complex and specialty cases at assigned sites, evaluates patients’ motor and neurological capabilities, documents findings, and directs, plans, organizes, and executes occupational therapy programs. The Occupational Therapist uses professional judgment to select treatment media consistent with attending physicians’ prescriptions and works with physicians to establish therapy goals aligned with diagnoses. The role implements programs to enhance patients’ motor, sensory, cognitive, and interpersonal skills and promote independence and productivity. It prepares treatment plans and provides group or individual therapy using a variety of occupational therapy modalities. The position documents treatments, initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries according to departmental and service-line policies and protocols. It mentors staff, develops and implements educational in-services, participates in interdisciplinary conferences and meetings, and may oversee, instruct, and evaluate occupational therapy assistants, aides, students, or volunteers. The role also maintains professional expertise and supports programs and services that foster interdisciplinary care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
Three years of clinical experience to acquire skills for independent patient treatment.
Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Michigan.
Initial certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Minimum of 60 points on the professional growth and development criteria.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients using standard occupational therapy procedures, including complex and specialty cases at assigned sites.
Evaluate patients’ motor and neurological capabilities and document findings.
Direct, plan, organize, and execute occupational therapy programs.
Select treatment media using professional judgment and in accordance with attending physicians’ prescriptions.
Work with attending physicians to establish therapy goals consistent with patients’ diagnoses.
Prepare treatment plans and provide group or individual therapy using a variety of occupational therapy modalities.
Implement programs to enhance patients’ motor, sensory, cognitive, and interpersonal skills and promote independence and productivity.
Document treatments, initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries according to established policies and protocols.
Mentor staff and develop and implement educational in-services.
Attend interdisciplinary team conferences and meetings to consult on patient treatment and program development.
As assigned, oversee, instruct, and evaluate occupational therapy assistants, aides, students, and/or volunteers.
Co-sign notes written by occupational therapy assistants, aides, or students.
Maintain professional expertise through workshops, lectures, in-services, conferences, and similar activities.
Assist in implementing programs and services that foster an interdisciplinary approach and service-line system of care.