Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Agency Name: CMH for Central Michigan

Agency Contact: Haley Miller

Position Type: Full Time

Job Type: Permanent

County: Isabella

Salary Range: $55,016-$74,734 per Year

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Location: 301 S Crapo St, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

Schedule: This is a full-time hybrid position, scheduled for 40 hours per week. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Compensation and Benefits: Salary: $55,016-$74,734 depending on experience. Student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program NHSC & MDHHS Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program approved facility for student loan repayment program. Health benefits through BCBS with employer contributions to the HSA. 12 weeks of 100% paid maternity and paternity leave. Employer funded short- and long-term disability. Comprehensive dental and vision benefits 100% employer funded. Defined Benefit (pension) program with vesting after 6 years. 30 paid leave days (16 annual/12 sick/2 floating) during first year of employment, this increases with years of service. Performance-based compensation plan with annual increases. Professional development opportunities. Free CEU training opportunities. 12 paid holidays.

Job Summary

General Description: Responsible for the evaluation of consumers' physical status (to include abilities and disabilities), vocational and daily living skills and for the assessment of needs to assist in the person centered planning process.

Responsibilities and Duties

Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy treatments by physical and mechanical methods in a variety of settings to facilitate habilitation of individuals with mental or physical disabilities. Conducts appropriate evaluations and assessments in areas of occupational therapy as required by various standards. Designs programs for individual consumers and/or for clinical approval. Maintains individual records of treatment and progress and prepares reports and other agency paperwork. Provides consultation to select activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each consumer and other therapeutic activities. Selects constructive activities suited to individuals' physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest to support consumer independence, empowerment and community inclusion. Teaches consumers skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates their progress. Provides purposeful and goal-oriented activities that teach and facilitate skills in assertiveness, cognition, independent living including community resources, home management, time management, management of medication, safety in the home and community, self-awareness, interpersonal/social skills, stress management, activities of daily living, role development, self-sufficiency and interdependency; and wellness. Conducts training programs and participates in training workshops for residential staff in occupational therapy techniques and objectives. Educates staff/family on therapy programs and home exercise programs. Designs, makes and fits special equipment and adaptive devices, such as splints and braces, following the individual plan of service and suggests other adaptations of consumer's work, school or living environment.

Employment Standards

General Education: College: Bachelor's degree Major: Occupational Therapy. Other: Continuing education as necessary.

Job-Related Experience: One year of experience preferred.

Licenses, etc.: National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Registration, State of Michigan licensure. Valid driver's license required. Adult CPR and membership in American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) preferred.

Conditions of Employment

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy. Considerable knowledge of activities is used for therapeutic treatment of individuals with an intellectual/developmental or physical disability.

Skills: Familiarity with adaptive equipment to promote consumer independence. Considerable skill in the application of electronic and/or mechanical equipment and machines used to enable or enhance consumers' capabilities. Skill in use of telephone, writing, use of electronic health record, automobile, providing in-services, and establishing rapport with individuals with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities.

Abilities: Ability to organize and coordinate the occupational activities of a specific work area; to allocate work to other support staff in a specific work area; to determine work priorities; and to get along well with and to gain the cooperation of consumers. Ability to carry out directions; to devise work projects from available materials, instruct others at various cognitive levels, and evaluate their progress. Ability to accept and work with consumers of varying abilities and disabilities. Ability to accurately assess consumer functional abilities, to plan and organize numerous activities, to function effectively as a member of a team and be flexible. Ability to communicate with others, both verbally and in writing. Ability to maintain favorable public relations and rapport with consumers and staff. Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to machines and equipment.

Physical Demands: Work requires occasional pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, reaching and modeling body movements for consumers. Some travel is required.

Work Environment: Work is performed in a typical office setting, workshops, and residential settings.