Education:
Graduate of an occupational therapy program recognized by the State of Michigan to qualify for registration.
Experience:
One year of occupational therapist experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
Current registration with the Michigan Registration Board. BCLS certification required.
Primary Duties
Under the general supervision of the Rehab Supervisor or Manager, the staff Occupational Therapist assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides occupational therapy evaluations, modalities and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. The Occupational Therapist accurately assesses patients’ needs; identifies and initiates appropriate occupational therapy interventions; provides patient and family teaching; and works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards of professional occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Essential Responsibilities:
1. Provides patient care services to patients of all ages from pediatric to geriatric (4 years and up) including:
a. Performs patient assessment.
b. Establishes plan of care.
c. Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment to achieve goals.
d. Provides care in accordance with physician’s orders and established plan of care.
e. Assesses educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver or significant other and provides education to meet those needs.
f. Plans for discharge.
g. Communicates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other and members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care.
