Occupational Therapist

Corewell Health • Coloma, MI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides occupational therapy to patients according to patient needs and medical direction. Educates patients and caregivers and arranges adaptive equipment as needed. The role includes evaluating patients, developing and delivering treatment plans, tracking treatment effectiveness, and documenting care in accordance with department, medical-legal, and reimbursement standards. The Occupational Therapist also supports education of rehabilitation and medical staff and students, participates in improvement and program activities, meets department productivity standards, and develops skills through continuing education and competency activities.

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) credential from the Hand Therapy Certification Commission Hand Therapy Program, upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to assess disability within the occupational therapist’s scope of practice, establish goals and a treatment plan, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Provide treatment and education to help restore patients and return them to maximal function.
• Assess treatment effectiveness and modify goals or treatment methods as patient needs change.
• Document each patient’s evaluation and treatment in compliance 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 standards established by the department.
• Improve skills by applying continuing education and in-service learning, participating in applicable competencies, and developing new patient-care concepts and skills for different population groups.
• Provide patient and caregiver education and arrange for adaptive equipment as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
• 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 sign-on bonuses for this opportunity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time