Occupational Therapist

PHOENIX PHYSICAL THERAPY • Flint Charter Township, MI

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About The Position

The Occupational Therapist plans and conducts therapy programs to help patients regain physical and mental stability. The role includes assessing patients, developing personalized treatment and physical rehabilitation plans, evaluating home and work environments, and recommending accommodations that support patients’ daily quality of life. The therapist monitors and reports patients’ responses to treatment, makes changes to programs as needed, and provides education to family members and/or employers about accommodations and progress. The position also involves maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy work environment and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist or eligibility for licensure.
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification.
• At least one year of work experience as an occupational therapist.
• Current CPR certificate.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Compassion and patience.
• Problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Review patients’ medical histories and develop personalized plans to improve their health and wellness.
• Evaluate patients’ mental or physical conditions.
• Study, evaluate, and report patients’ reactions to therapy programs and initiate changes accordingly.
• Respect patients’ rights to treatment and involvement in treatment decisions.
• Analyze patients’ home and/or work environments and recommend accommodations to improve their daily quality of life.
• Educate family members and/or employers about accommodations and program progress.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time