Occupational Therapist - Skilled Nursing and Outpatient Therapy

Skilled Nursing & Outpatient Therapy Occupational Therapist

As an occupational therapist in this role, you will become an integral teammate in our continuum of care, where we offer skilled nursing facility therapy as well as one-on-one outpatient therapy to patients from outside of the facility. Why choose the hybrid role of skilled nursing facility/outpatient? This position is great for any therapist - from a new grad who wants to get exposure to a variety of settings, to a seasoned therapist who is excited about providing a wide range of treatments. The skilled nursing facility/outpatient role allows you to flex your treatment muscles and see a wide range of diagnoses and treatment approaches! In the skilled nursing facility, you can expect to provide one-on-one treatments, concurrent therapy, and group therapy as appropriate; and on the outpatient side you can expect to provide individualized one-on-one sessions for 45-60 minutes either with patients who recently discharged from the facility, or patients from the community! This role will flex with skilled nursing facility time as caseloads fluctuate, meaning you don't have to worry about inconsistent hours!

Rivetus has been serving the geriatric post-acute community since 1998. We are a specialized rehabilitation company operated and managed at the executive level by licensed clinicians. Our perspective is unique in providing continuity of care across the health care continuum in the skilled nursing, home health, and outpatient settings.

Benefits:

• Consistent caseloads - if outpatient is low, you'll have more skilled nursing facility hours!
• Ability to grow your skill set as a clinician and take on new projects
• Challenge your skillset and have a wide range of diagnoses and treatment plans
• Flexible schedule
• Mentorship with strong clinical support and expertise
• Opportunity to expand into other settings

Facility Location: Sterling Heights - 38200 Schoenherr Road Sterling Heights, MI 48312

This is a hybrid role providing outpatient therapy services in conjunction with skilled nursing facility based therapy services. Outpatient and skilled nursing facility services are paid at an hourly rate.

General Summary:

In this role you will provide occupational therapy services to patients impaired by physical and/or cognitive dysfunction, including assessment, treatment planning and implementation of treatment plans. Participates in patient care conferences, program development, and screenings as appropriate. Provides supervision for occupational therapy assistants and aides as assigned. Completes appropriate documentation and adheres to policies, procedures and current standards of clinical practice.

Your Responsibilities:

• Conducts occupational therapy screenings and evaluations to determine patient independence with activities of daily living, including self-care skills, work and leisure.
• Provides occupational therapy treatments consistent with the professional and ethical standards of the American Occupational Therapy Association for an Occupational Therapist.
• Develops and implements treatment plans using adaptations, strengthening and retraining to reach patients' highest potential for independence. Adheres to professional standards of practice.
• Provides direct patient care in accordance with productivity standards by use of graded activities to facilitate the restoration of physical and functional abilities.
• Checks, instructs, assigns and reviews the work of occupational therapy assistants and aides as assigned.
• Provides documentation to maintain quality of the medical record as it relates to accuracy, continuity of care and reimbursement guidelines.
• Participates, as requested, in patient care conferences, per company guidelines.
• Participates in CQI activities as required ensuring continuous quality of care.
• Promotes current standards of clinical practice through participation in continuing education and in-service programs.
• Coordinates and/or participates in in-service programs for internal/external groups.
• Participates in new program development.
• Participates in additional activities directed to facilitate effective departmental operations.
• Participates in company meetings as directed.

Required Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Licensure as required by the State of Michigan

Skills and Abilities:

• Initiative and flexibility in work environment
• Ability to exercise professional judgement and initiative when analyzing problems and recommending solutions.
• Ability to react effectively to the needs of patients and their families.
• Physical Ability to bend, position, transfer and lift patients weighing from 80 pounds to over 300 pounds, without restriction, utilizing lifting devices clinically recommended for the patient.

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Affordable Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield MI.
• 401k Eligibility & matching after 3 months of service.
• Holiday Pay
• Reimbursement for Professional Licensure and CEU Credits.