SIH-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST-PD (FLAT RATE)

Sparrow•Ionia, MI

About The Position

General Purpose of Job: Develops and implements occupational therapy treatment plans for assigned patients; evaluates and modifies patient care treatments as appropriate. Essential Duties: This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position. Completes initial occupational therapy evaluations and develops a treatment plan of care for assigned patients. Performs Occupational Therapy Evaluation and treatment of patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. (Typically, the therapist will spend approximately 90% of their time in the outpatient setting and 10% of their time in the inpatient setting). Coordinates acquisition/ creation of needed adaptive devices, durable medical equipment and orthoses. Proficiency in various upper extremity orthotic fabrication. (Examples may be requested upon interview.) Provides occupational therapy treatment to restore or maintain patient’s ADL skills. Documents patient treatments, initial evaluation, progress notes and discharge summaries in a timely manner and in accordance with Hospital policies and insurance requirements. Performs occupational therapy re-evaluations to assess patient progress; recommends changes to the treatment plan of care as appropriate. Communicates regularly with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patient families, insurance companies and others regarding patient’s treatment and progress. Instructs and teaches patients in safe transfers, activities of daily living, correct ambulation, therapeutic exercises and correct usage of exercise equipment; trains family members and caregivers on various therapeutic procedures and home exercises. Continuously seeks to improve skills related to patient care through education and other learning opportunities as needed to serve a diverse patient population. Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Valid State of Michigan Occupational Therapist Certification/Registration and licensure
CPR/BLS certification
Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy
Knowledge of occupational therapy theory and techniques
Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and hospital policies related to the provision of rehabilitation services including HIPAA confidentiality and JCAHO mandates
Written and computer skills necessary to prepare required documentation
Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate, orally and in written form, with patients, families, physicians, health care professionals, and insurance companies in the exchange of information. Presents self in a warm, professional and caring manner
Skills necessary to provide guidance, training, prioritize and review the work of assigned staff
Demonstrates professional appearance
Analytical ability to develop treatment plans based on occupational therapy theory and incorporation of patient and physician goals
Mental ability to complete required documentation in a timely manner, deal with the concerns of patients and their families, and handle frequent scheduling changes
Physical ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, transfer/lift/ reposition patients, assist patients with exercises, and properly operate rehabilitation equipment/devices, and access patient homes which may not be barrier free
Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job

Nice To Haves

CHT preferred
Prefer OT skilled in development of orthotics/ application of splinting who has either attained their CHT or is working toward their CHT.
Proficiency in orthotic fabrication.

Responsibilities

Completes initial occupational therapy evaluations and develops a treatment plan of care for assigned patients.
Performs Occupational Therapy Evaluation and treatment of patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
Coordinates acquisition/ creation of needed adaptive devices, durable medical equipment and orthoses.
Proficiency in various upper extremity orthotic fabrication.
Provides occupational therapy treatment to restore or maintain patient’s ADL skills.
Documents patient treatments, initial evaluation, progress notes and discharge summaries in a timely manner and in accordance with Hospital policies and insurance requirements.
Performs occupational therapy re-evaluations to assess patient progress; recommends changes to the treatment plan of care as appropriate.
Communicates regularly with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patient families, insurance companies and others regarding patient’s treatment and progress.
Instructs and teaches patients in safe transfers, activities of daily living, correct ambulation, therapeutic exercises and correct usage of exercise equipment; trains family members and caregivers on various therapeutic procedures and home exercises.
Continuously seeks to improve skills related to patient care through education and other learning opportunities as needed to serve a diverse patient population.
Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.