Occupational Therapist - PRN - U of M Health West

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital•Wyoming, MI

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients’ needs for occupational therapy and plans and delivers individualized treatment programs in accordance with Michigan licensure requirements and the occupational therapy scope of practice. The role includes keeping treatment skills current through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development, while supporting the program’s and organization’s strategic objectives. The therapist provides age-appropriate care across the lifespan, evaluates patient status and treatment outcomes, establishes patient-centered goals with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team, and revises treatment plans as needed. The therapist also assesses and arranges appropriate medical equipment, supports discharge planning, documents care according to required standards and reimbursement guidelines, and coordinates occupational therapy with other aspects of patient care. The position includes patient and family education, participation in meetings and in-services, adherence to hospital policies and standards of behavior, and contributing to program operations and quality improvement. As assigned, the therapist may help train new staff, supervise occupational therapy students, and participate in program development or research activities.

Requirements

Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association-accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
Occupational therapy licensure in every U.S. state and territory where the therapist practices, in accordance with applicable state laws.
Maintain BLS certification to meet department or program protocol.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, including understanding growth and development across the lifespan.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of licensure, certification, or registration and applicable laws and regulations.
Evaluate patient conditions and occupational therapy needs.
Establish written, interdisciplinary, patient-centered treatment goals and plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the treatment team; administer treatment and delegate responsibilities to occupational therapy assistants as appropriate.
Re-evaluate patients’ status and treatment effects, revise treatment plans as needed, and review revised goals with patients and families as appropriate.
Evaluate patients’ medical equipment needs, order appropriate equipment, assess it upon delivery, and instruct patients, families, and health care workers in its use.
Participate in discharge planning, considering and communicating with patients, families, community supports and services, and environmental limitations.
Use relevant software and hardware competently to perform job responsibilities.
Document patient status and progress through evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with established time standards and reimbursement guidelines.
Coordinate occupational therapy with other aspects of patient care through communication and participation in interdisciplinary discussions and exchange of records.
Educate patients and families about occupational therapy procedures, providing written instructions when necessary.
Attend designated meetings and in-services.
Follow hospital policies and procedures, including patient confidentiality and infection control requirements.
Meet or exceed program productivity expectations.
Provide discipline-specific coverage within the Mary Free Bed system following cross-training, as requested.
Adhere to Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when interacting with patients, coworkers, and community members.
Support program operations as assigned.
As needed, participate in orientation and training of new staff.
As needed, serve as a clinical instructor for occupational therapy students by supervising, teaching, and evaluating their skills and communicating with participating universities.
As needed, participate in program development and research activities.
Meet or exceed clinical outcome collection standards and clinical outcome performance or improvement goals established by department leadership.
Promote excellent customer service, teamwork, direct communication, and discreet and sensitive handling of confidential information; encourage, coach, and monitor these standards in team members.
Contribute to quality improvement by identifying problems, seeking solutions, supporting patient and family satisfaction, and participating in efforts to monitor and report customer service.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide age-appropriate care, including knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and the ability to assess and interpret patient information.