What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist- Day Shift -PART Time -Warren position at Henry Ford Health System?
GENERAL SUMMARY
$2500 Sign on Bonus
Department: Occupational Therapy - IPR & Acute Care
PART Time- Day shift 7:30am-4:00 pm - with rotating weekends & major holidays;
Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.
Responsibilities:
- Assesses patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.
- Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
- Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
- Documents findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed.
- Seeks consultation as necessary.
- Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
- Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
- Oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Bachelor's degree required. - Master's degree preferred. -
- Acute Care Experience preferred; however, willing to train the right new graduate candidate.
CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association
- Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) credentialed from the Michigan Board of Occupational Therapists obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Organization: Henry Ford Macomb - Oakland Hospitals
- Department: Occupational Therapy 001
- Shift: Day Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable
