Occupational Therapist: Part-time

Summary:            Under the general supervision of the supervisor or Manager, the staff Occupational Therapist assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides occupational therapy evaluations, modalities and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. The Occupational Therapist accurately assesses patients’ needs; identifies and initiates appropriate occupational therapy interventions; provides patient and family teaching; and works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards of professional occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Provides patient care services to patients of all ages from pediatric to geriatric including:

a. Performs patient assessment.

b. Establishes plan of care.

c.  Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment to achieve goals.

d.  Provides care in accordance with physician’s orders and established plan of care.

e.  Assesses educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver or significant other and provides education to meet those needs.

f.    Plans for discharge.

g.   Communicates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other and members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care.

2.   Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors and staff.  Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions.  Complies with appropriate and approved safety standards.

3.   Utilizes the appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing and educating coworkers and staff.  Coordinates and supervises appropriate levels of staff including interns, students and volunteers.  Responds to department needs.  Participates in and contributes to quality improvement process for the department and the institution.

4.   Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.

5.   Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Occupational Therapist Assistants and may be assigned to orient staff, students and volunteers and to assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor as assigned, in the absence of that individual.

6.   Participates in performance improvement and program development activities.  Responsibilities include providing input into the budgetary planning process; contributing to cost effectiveness of services and programs provided by the department; communicating the employee’s observations and suggestions related to opportunities for improvement; and maintaining positive relations with all customers.

7.   Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall effectiveness of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an occupational therapy program recognized by the State of Michigan to qualify for registration.

Experience: One year of occupational therapist experience preferred

Licensure/Certification: Current registration with the Michigan Registration Board. BLS certification by the American Heart Association within 3 months of date of hire.

Hours:  Tuesday 8:00am-12:00pm
               Wednesday 7:30am-4:00pm
               Friday 8:00am-12:00pm