Temp - Occupational Therapist; OT - Outpatient; Alpena, MI

Temp - Occupational Therapist (OT) - Outpatient (Days)

Location:

Alpena, MI

Base pay: $33.57/hr

Title:

Temp - Occupational Therapist (OT) - Outpatient (Days)

Facility will not consider local candidates – 50 mile radius restriction.

This position delegates responsibility to the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Aides. Activities are patient focused and utilize assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with occupational therapy standards, physician orders, and governing policies and procedures.

• Evaluates the patient’s function by performing formal/informal testing measures to determine the skeletal, neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular status, developmental, social and cognitive functions.
• Develops a goal‑specific treatment regime based on assessment data and the patient’s tolerance to carry‑out the treatment plan as prescribed.
• Submits a written treatment regime to be included as part of the plan of treatment authorized by and coordinated with the physician. Updates plan of care as needed to reflect changes in patient status. Co‑signs verbal orders received by occupational therapist assistant as necessary.
• Devises a schedule of treatment, including frequency and duration, specific to be discussed with patient/family/caregiver and coordinated with clinical support staff.
• Educates patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding pathology or condition, patient alternatives, prognosis, and rationale for treatment through forms of rest, exercise, modalities, and other indicated interventions. Provides supervision for Occupational Therapist Assistants, Home Health Aides, and students per affiliate and regulatory standards.

• OT Experience – Required
• Primarily outpatient, some acute care – Required
• Pediatric Experience – Required
• BLS (AHA) – Required
• MI License – Required

Additional details:
Certification Requirements (BLS). State License Requirements:
Michigan. Must be active.

Dress Code:
Business Casual

• Entry level

• Contract

• Health Care Provider

• Human Resources Services