Occupational Therapist - Outpatient

 JOB DESCRIPTION

• Completes daily documentation necessary for billing procedures per affiliate policy and in compliance with regulatory agencies
  
• Provides treatment intervention and demonstrates competence to facilitate or restore optimal functioning specific to therapist’s patient care area.
  
• Educates patient/family/caregiver in home education program using relevant and effective teaching methods.
  
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication with all internal and external customers to maximize quality of patient care including coordination with interdisciplinary team members.
  
• Promotes education and development among staff, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
  
• Promotes process improvement.
  
• Assists with program development.
  
• Participates in team conferences and interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
  
• Promotes occupational therapy within MyMichigan Health and service area, participating in and providing community education.
  
• Function as case manager for assigned cases.
  
• Demonstrates commitment to MyMichigan Health and specific affiliate mission as evidenced by customer service, quality of service, and teamwork.
  
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and affiliate information in accordance with MyMichigan Health and affiliate policies and procedures.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  
• MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
  

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
  
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
  
• Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
  
• Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
  
• Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
  
• Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
  
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
  
• Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.