Occupational Therapist

Mott Children's Health Center•Flint, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsive recruiter Become part of a mission-based center of pediatric excellence with an award-winning culture and excellent benefits. We have been named a Top Non-Profit to Work for six years running, an award based on feedback from our employees and were recognized as a Flint - Genesee Top 10 Employer. We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our Team. GENERAL SUMMARY: The Occupational Therapist will assess patients’ conditions, needs, and goals to establish effective therapy and treatment plans – then carry out treatment plans and communicate with patients and family, while being compassionate and sensitive to a patient’s concerns. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for empowering patients to participate more fully in daily tasks when this ability is compromised by a health condition. Occupational therapy is medically prescribed and involves skilled evaluation, treatment, and discharge.

Requirements

Doctorate or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
Must have current Michigan Occupational Therapist License and meet State of Michigan for Occupational Therapist Licensure and be registered and in good standing with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
CPR certification required.
Proficiency with computers, especially patient and healthcare databases
Must possess strong interpersonal skills for interaction with children, family, and team members.
Excellent coaching and verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience in a pediatrics or clinical experience in a pediatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Review patient’s medical history and assess their condition and needs.
Provide quality care by assessing and interpreting results from standardized testing, caregiver interview, and observation to determine treatment plans in coordination with physicians or prescription
Develop specific treatment plans for individual patients to help them meet their goals.
Utilize interventions involving foundational fine, visual, and gross motor skills to improve functional, vocational, and self-care skills to foster independence in activities of daily living.
Educate a patient’s family about how to foster growth and development to be more independent in daily roles and occupations.
Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records following each interaction.
Evaluate and treat a patient’s ability to complete specific tasks related to their daily roles and occupations.
Confer with physicians, patients and their families and other members of a patient’s care team regarding the patient’s specific treatment plan and goals.
Recommend and educate patients and their families on medical and adaptive equipment when necessary (mobility equipment, upper-extremity splints, durable medical equipment, etc.)
Develop a discharge plan and make referrals for additional resources when necessary.
Chart reviews and quarterly audits.