Intern: Recreational Therapy

Origami Rehabilitation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Origami provides comprehensive rehabilitation for children, adolescents, and adults with neurological, developmental, mental health, and orthopedic conditions through their residential and outpatient programs. With their compassionate and innovative services, Origami creates opportunities and transforms lives. 

If you want to make a difference in the lives of our community members through mission-driven work with a close-knit interdisciplinary team, Origami Rehabilitation is the place for you. The Origami team shares the collective goal of exceeding the expectations of our clients. This goal is achieved through a positive growth-mindset, knowledge sharing, and a sincere commitment to growing individually and collectively through collaboration and continued education.   

Origami’s core values are Celebrate the Individual, Inspire Excellence, Serve with Integrity, and Lead with Passion. If these values speak to you, please consider applying today or reach out to Origami’s Human Resources team to learn more about the intern experience at Origami Rehabilitation! HR@origamirehab.org  

Please note applicants must be currently enrolled or recently graduated from a college-level Recreational Therapy program to be considered for this role.  

Summary:

Develops and administers treatment as indicated by assessments and as prescribed by physicians under the direction of the assigned clinical instructor in order to provide quality rehabilitation services to clients. 

Essential Duties:

• Model appropriate behavior conducive to a positive working and therapeutic environment.
• Observe all rules of confidentiality as they pertain to program participants internally, and in dealing with outside individuals and/or agencies.
• Proactively initiate and follow-through with tasks utilizing appropriate problem solving techniques in order to facilitate communication flow and prompt resolutions.
• Adhere to ethical guidelines set forth in the discipline the internship practices and in accordance with the State of Michigan regulations.
• Attend clinical reviews and family conferences as appropriate, sharing responsibilities with the clinical instructor as appropriate.
• Evaluate and document findings and prepare and implement treatment plans for clients in accordance with physician referral.
• Record evaluations, daily progress notes, and discharge notes according to procedure in order to provide complete documentation for client charts.
• Communicate client’s progress to relevant stakeholders. 
• As deemed appropriate by clinical instructor, schedule client visits and complete portions of the billing processes in accordance to procedure.
• Develop and upgrade treatment plan, independent exercise programs, etc.
• Attend staff meetings, orientation, in-service training as assigned.
• Contribute to the design and maintenance of effective and timely systems of documentation, including the collection and analysis of clinical outcome data.
• Other duties as assigned.

Communication:

• Physicians – in order to discuss client’s progress and plan rehabilitation programs.
• Team Members (therapists, direct support professionals, management.) – in order to facilitate client’s treatment and discuss procedure.
• External Stakeholders – in order to provide education and updates related in individual treatment plans.

Education and/or Experience: 

The job requires knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be required by attending or completing the appropriate program to practice in the designated discipline.  Level of education varies based on discipline and type of internship.

Origami is an At-Will Employer. By submitting an application, you grant Origami Rehabilitation permission to contact the identified employers, references, and educational institutions to verify the information provided within this application. I further understand that any dishonest, false or incomplete answers or information on this application or subsequent interviews are grounds for immediate dismissal. Due to the nature of our work, should you be offered a conditional offer of employment a background check, fingerprinting, physical, drug screen, and Motor Vehicle Report check are required prior to start date. Should you need assistance in completing this application for any reason please contact a member of the human resources department at hr@origamirehab.org We would be happy to assist you personally.