Occupational Therapist Home Care

Therapist Position

Up to $15,000.00 in incentives for eligible candidates.

Job Summary

Provides therapy to patients based on patient need and medical direction. Provides patient/caregiver education and arranges for adaptive equipment as needed.

Essential Functions

• Performs evaluation procedures to assess the level of disability with regard to scope of practice, goals and a plan of treatment, and to make appropriate recommendations.
• Provides a treatment program and education to restore and return maximal function to the patient. Assesses effectiveness of treatment and modifies goals / treatment methods, as needed to meet changing needs.
• Documents evaluation and treatment of each patient in compliance with department standards, medical-legal and reimbursement procedures.
• Instructs and trains other rehabilitation staff, nursing, other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and rehabilitation services.
• Participates in ongoing process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives/improvement, program development and marketing activities.
• Demonstrates productivity as indicated by department standard.
• Improves skill areas as demonstrated by applying continuing education in-services, participating in competencies in applicable areas, and developing new concepts of patient care and additional skills with various population groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited occupational therapy program
• Occupational Therapist - State of Michigan Upon Hire
• Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Upon Hire
• Driver's License - State of Michigan Home Care Business Lines Upon Hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association 90 Days Or
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Red Cross 90 Days

Preferred

• Master's Degree
• Hand Therapist, Certified (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission Hand Therapy Program Upon Hire

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.