Occupational Therapist

Corewell Health • Coloma, MI

14d

About The Position

Provides therapy to patients based on patient need and medical direction. Provides patient and caregiver education and arranges adaptive equipment as needed.

The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients’ level of disability, establishes treatment goals and plans, and makes appropriate recommendations. The role provides treatment and education to help patients restore and achieve maximal function, evaluates treatment effectiveness, and modifies goals and methods as patient needs change. The therapist documents evaluations and treatment in accordance with department standards and medical-legal and reimbursement procedures.

The position also includes training rehabilitation staff, nursing staff, other medical personnel, and students; contributing to process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives, program development, and marketing; meeting department productivity standards; and developing skills through continuing education, in-services, competencies, and new approaches to patient care.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Occupational Therapist license in the State of Michigan upon hire.
• Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR) certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential from the Hand Therapy Certification Commission Hand Therapy Program upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ level of disability within the scope of practice, establish treatment goals and plans, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Provide treatment and education to restore and return patients to maximal function.
• Assess treatment effectiveness and modify goals or treatment methods as needed to meet changing needs.
• Document patient evaluations and treatment in compliance with department standards and medical-legal and reimbursement procedures.
• Instruct and train rehabilitation staff, nursing staff, other medical personnel, and students regarding patient needs and rehabilitation services.
• Participate in ongoing process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives and improvement, program development, and marketing activities.
• Demonstrate productivity as indicated by department standards.
• Improve skills by applying continuing education and in-services, participating in applicable competencies, and developing new patient-care concepts and skills for various population groups.
• Provide patient and caregiver education and arrange adaptive equipment as needed.

Benefits

• Up to $15,000 in sign-on bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time