Occupational Therapist

McLaren Health Care•Cheboygan, MI

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist assesses and identifies deficits in a patient’s ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) in relation to physical, cognitive, and/or psychological impairments. The therapist develops individualized treatment plans with patient-centered goals and uses therapeutic interventions and ADLs to support those goals. Treatment may include adapting or modifying the environment or objects within it to facilitate engagement and participation. The role includes evaluating occupational performance, planning and delivering care in accordance with physician orders, reassessing patient response, and managing discharge planning. The Occupational Therapist also supervises and delegates to ancillary staff and students, documents care according to department, accreditation, and insurance requirements, communicates with patients and care teams, provides education, participates in professional development and quality improvement, and promotes a safe care environment while working within the state-defined scope of practice.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
Current State Board of Occupational Therapy licensure.
BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

One year of occupational therapist experience.
Registration through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients by establishing an occupational profile, analyzing occupational performance, collaborating on patient-centered goals, and, as appropriate, conducting systems reviews and administering tests and measures.
Establish an individualized plan of care and select therapeutic interventions that address identified impairments and comply with physician orders.
Reassess patients and monitor their responses to treatment.
Initiate and manage discharge planning from the first visit throughout treatment.
Supervise and delegate to ancillary staff and students in accordance with state laws and department policy.
Complete clear, legible, and accurate documentation within department timeframes and in accordance with accreditation requirements and insurance regulations.
Communicate with patients, families, caregivers, significant others, and healthcare team members to promote maximum benefit of care, utilizing AIDET.
Assess educational needs and provide education to patients, families, caregivers, or significant others.
Participate in professional growth and development, including educational programs, in-service meetings, workshops, and review of current literature relevant to the scope of practice.
Participate in quality improvement activities.
Provide a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff and comply with approved safety standards.
Practice within the scope defined by the state’s practice act.
Perform other related duties as required and directed.