Occupational Therapist

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing participant evaluations, reassessments, and care planning to support optimal functional outcomes.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized occupational therapy treatment plans and therapeutic interventions.
• Provide therapy services focused on improving independence with activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, safety, and overall function.
• Assess the need for adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment (DME), and make recommendations to support participant independence.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation, including assessments, progress notes, treatment records, and discharge summaries within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary care team to coordinate participant care and achieve evidence-based outcomes.
• Participate in care plan meetings, case conferences, and discharge planning for participants transitioning between care settings.
• Communicate participant progress, changes in condition, and treatment recommendations to team members, caregivers, and advocates.
• Provide training and education to participants, family members, caregivers, and staff regarding therapy programs and adaptive strategies.
• Supervise and provide guidance to program aides and other staff supporting occupational therapy services.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and organizational efforts to enhance participant care and service delivery.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to identify and secure resources, equipment, and services that support participant goals.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or an equivalent accredited program.
• Current Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the State of Michigan.
• Current CPR certification or willing to obtain.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with a frail elderly population.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel within the community as needed.
• Ability to lift, transfer, and move objects weighing up to 35 pounds without assistance.
• Strong assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and communication skills.

• Two (2) or more years of Occupational Therapy experience.
• Experience working in an outpatient, home health, geriatric, or PACE setting.
• Experience collaborating within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Knowledge of adaptive equipment, durable medical equipment (DME), and home safety modifications.
• Experience providing participant and caregiver education to support independence and quality of life.

Benefits

• Generous 6 weeks of Flexible time off per year—plus paid holidays on top of that.
• Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Team Members – Enjoy Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings Plan – Secure your future with employer contributions.
• Daily Pay –Instantly transfer your daily earnings. 
• Team Member Referral Bonus Program – Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!
• Career Growth & Development – Advance your career with tuition assistance and school scholarships up to $3,000 per semester.
• Wellness Program & Reimbursement – Prioritize your health and well-being, reimbursed 120 a year!
• Mileage Reimbursement – Offered for work-related travel.