Occupational Therapist - Contingent - Novi Providence

Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

CONTINGENT - 7:30am-4:00PM - Acute Care experience preferred, but willing to train the appropriate candidates. Minimum commitment of two weekend day shifts per month. Minimum requirement of two holidays and two hard-to-fill days per year. Additional shifts available for weekday coverage for vacations and LOAs. Additional evening shifts available to cover a very busy elective surgical caseload.

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.