Occupational Therapist

McLaren Health Care•Petoskey, MI

10d

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients’ 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, patient-centered treatment plans and goals and uses therapeutic interventions and ADLs to support participation and engagement. Treatment may involve adapting or modifying the environment or objects within it. The role includes evaluating occupational performance, collaborating with patients on goals, providing and reassessing treatment, managing discharge planning, supervising and delegating to ancillary staff and students, maintaining documentation, communicating with patients and care teams, providing education, and contributing to professional development and quality improvement. The Occupational Therapist promotes a safe care environment and practices within the scope defined by the applicable state practice act.

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 addressing evaluation findings and physician orders.
Reassess patients and their responses to treatment on an ongoing basis.
Initiate and manage discharge planning beginning with the first visit and continuing throughout treatment.
Supervise and delegate to ancillary staff and students in accordance with state laws and department policy.
Complete legible, accurate, and clear documentation within department timeframes and in accordance with accreditation requirements and insurance regulations.
Communicate with patients, families, caregivers, significant others, and health care team members to promote the maximum benefit of care, utilizing AIDET.
Assess the educational needs of patients, families, caregivers, or significant others and provide education to address those needs.
Participate in professional growth and development through educational programs, in-service meetings, workshops, and current literature relevant to the scope of practice.
Actively participate in quality improvement activities.
Maintain an environment conducive to the safety of patients, visitors, and staff, and comply with approved safety standards.
Practice within the scope defined by the state practice act.
Perform other related duties as required and directed.