Occupational Therapist Weekend

Occupational Therapist Weekend Position

This position has a premium pay rate. It is a weekend position consisting of working 46 out of 52 weekends in Lakeland Medical Center, SJ, as the need arises. The weekend is defined as shifts between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm on Saturday & Sunday. Specific times may vary according to location/need. Position includes working at least one summer & one winter holiday weekend.

Assess, plan, organize, administer, document and evaluate direct occupational therapy patient care in accordance with accepted occupational therapy practice and the physician's overall treatment plan.

Essential Functions

• Perform a thorough and complete evaluation of patients properly referred according to Michigan law in order to determine the patient's rehab potential and establish an individually based treatment plan.
• Administer occupational therapy treatments to patients according to professional standards and department standard operating procedure in order to maximize the patient's potential functional level and to achieve treatment goals set in coordination with patient/family, physician & other team members.
• Maintain and complete accurate documentation, department records and reports for all assigned patients in order to provide a clear record and to communicate patient's treatment plan and progress to the referring physician.
• Maintain commitment to professional growth and competency to ensure the quality of care.
• Contribute to the efficient and productive operation of the rehab services.
• Maintain effective communication with other members of the rehab team regarding occupational therapy programs to ensure understanding and better patient care.
• Committed to the continuous improvement of the patient experience which includes patient safety, quality of care and excellent service. Adhere to the organization's published values.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited therapy program.
• LIC-Occupational Therapist - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required.
• CRT-Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR) - NB-COT National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Upon Hire required.
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross required.