Occupational Therapist ( OT )

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Summary:

The Occupational Therapist will independently assume responsibility and accountability for the evaluation, assessment, and creation of a plan of care for patients assigned to their care. The occupational therapist will work in accordance with facility and departmental policies and procedures and maintain the highest quality of patient care. The occupational therapist is responsible for and will collaborate with occupational therapist assistants with whom they delegate patient care. This colleague will work cooperatively and collectively with the varying interdisciplinary teams established throughout the facility. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on the specific site demands. Travel may be required based on needs.

The occupational therapist is responsible for the maintenance of their national certification, state licensure, and the necessary requirements for continuing education. The occupational therapist is responsible to the service area manager

and/or the designated site leader.

Weekend and Holiday Expectation:

The relief occupational therapist will work a minimum of one Saturday every 4 weeks.

The relief occupational therapist will work one holiday per calendar year based on department needs.

Education:

Must be a graduate of a Master's or previously equivalent educational program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Occupational Therapy.

• Preferred: Master’s Degree (M.S) in Occupational Therapy.

Required Certification and Licensure:

• State of Michigan Occupational Therapist License or eligible to obtain licensure prior to hire.

Related Experience:

• Preferred: 1-year professional experience

• American Heart Association BLS or equivalent

Other Qualifications:

• Competency of Microsoft suite of office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Teams)

• Basic computer skills

• Proficient and effective use of EMR standards

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Excellent customer service skills necessary to interact with patients, peers, and providers to maintain and promote positive relationships

• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills to portray a professional customer image

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to problem solve effectively based on established policies and procedures

Hours | Schedule:

• 0 Scheduled hours per week, Relief

• Acute Care Coverage

• Variable shifts

• Shift times

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY

• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods. 

• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability 

• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions 

• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes 

• Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country

• Tuition Reimbursement 

Position Purpose:

The Occupational Therapist will independently assume responsibility and accountability for the evaluation, assessment, and creation of a plan of care for patients assigned to their care. The occupational therapist is responsible for and will collaborate with occupational therapist assistants with whom they delegate patient care.

What the Occupational Therapist ( OT ) Will Do:

• Independently evaluate the functional abilities/disabilities of the client including the ability to perform activities of daily living, mobility, range of motion, strength, coordination, or other functional limitations. This individual will establish a functional baseline and plan of care to be used to demonstrate progress through therapeutic intervention.

• Accountable for the application of a written treatment plan and administers treatment for each patient according to the stated goals.

• Re-evaluates patient's status and effects of treatment when warranted. Reviews goals with patient and family as appropriate during plan of care.

• Colleagues will help to train patients and their family in the use of medical equipment and make recommendations for appropriate equipment as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of a Master's or previously equivalent educational program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Occupational Therapy.

• State of Michigan Occupational Therapist License or eligible to obtain licensure prior to hire.

• American Heart Association BLS or equivalent

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran