Occupational Therapist - Sparrow Eaton Hospital

Description:

Positions Location: Charlotte, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Develops and implements occupational therapy treatment plans for assigned patients; evaluates and modifies patient care treatments as appropriate.

Essential Duties:

• Consistently exemplifies "on-stage" behavior.

• Is responsible for creating a destination, experience-based service, delivers customized experiences using patient's profiles.

• Completes initial occupational therapy evaluations and develops a treatment plan of care for assigned patients; coordinates acquisition of needed adaptive devices, durable medical equipment and orthoses.

• Provides occupational therapy treatment to restore or maintain patient's ADL skills.

• Documents patient treatments, initial evaluation, progress notes and discharge summaries in a timely manner and in accordance with Hospital policies and insurance requirements.

• Performs occupational therapy re-evaluations to assess patient progress; recommends changes to the treatment plan of care as appropriate.

• Communicates regularly with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patient families, insurance companies and others regarding patient's treatment and progress.

• Provides guidance to assigned staff. Oversees COTA and offers supervisory assistance.

• Duties include, but are not limited to, assigning and reviewing work, training, co-signing documentation, counseling, evaluating staff performance, and participating in hiring and termination decisions.

• Instructs and teaches patients in safe transfers, activities of daily living, correct ambulation, therapeutic exercises and correct usage of exercise equipment; trains family members and caregivers on various therapeutic procedures and home exercises.

• Schedules patient treatments/appointments along with referring patients to other hospital services.

• Assists in maintaining therapy equipment and treatment areas; orders supplies as necessary.

• Performs off-site ergonomic evaluations and job site evaluations as needed; documents recommended modifications based upon findings.

• Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives. Adheres to the organization's policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines.

• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

General Requirements • Valid State of Michigan Occupational Therapist Certification/Registration and licensure • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Work Experience • Minimum of one year of related occupational therapy, or school-based experience Education • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy • Level 2 school-based experience Specialized Knowledge and Skills • Knowledge of occupational therapy theory and techniques • Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and hospital policies related to the provision of rehabilitation services including HIPAA confidentiality and JCAHO mandates • Written and computer skills necessary to prepare required documentation • Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate, orally and in written form, with patients, families, physicians, health care professionals, and insurance companies in the exchange of information. Presents self in a warm, professional and caring manner • Skills necessary to provide guidance, training, prioritize and review the work of assigned staff • Demonstrates professional appearance • Analytical ability to develop treatment plans based on occupational therapy theory and incorporation of patient and physician goals • Mental ability to complete required documentation in a timely manner, deal with the concerns of patients and their families, and handle frequent scheduling changes • Physical ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, transfer/lift/ reposition patients, assist patients with exercises, and properly operate rehabilitation equipment/devices, and access patient homes which may not be barrier free • Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job

Sparrow Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Location: Sparrow Eaton Hospital

Activation Date: Friday, April 12, 2024

Expiration Date: Monday, July 1, 2024

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