Occupational Therapy Assistant

Overview

Rivetus has been serving the geriatric Post‑Acute community since 1998. We are a specialized rehabilitation company operated at the executive level by licensed clinicians. Our mission is to combine superior knowledge of the health‑care regulatory industry with a passion for positive patient outcomes. We deliver advanced occupational therapy services to patients recovering in skilled nursing facilities, expediting healing and enhancing quality of life.

21401 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

Monday – Friday OR Tuesday – Saturday

Provides occupational therapy treatment to patients according to the established treatment plan under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. Contributes to the development, implementation and progression of patient treatment, modifies treatment as necessary, participates in patient care conferences and program development, completes appropriate documentation and adheres to policies and current standards of clinical practice.

• Provides occupational therapy treatments consistent with professional and ethical standards of the A.O.T.A. for the Occupational Therapist Assistant.
• Documents to maintain quality of the medical record regarding accuracy, continuity of care, and reimbursement guidelines.
• Coordinates with other disciplines for effective total patient care.
• Assures delivery of quality care.
• Participates in discharge planning to ensure continued patient care and provides instruction to patients and families.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities of an OTA.
• Contributes to a team philosophy within the department and the company, promoting this among staff.
• Delegates work assignments, responsibilities, and patients to support staff as needed.
• Supervises students and volunteers.
• Represents the Occupational Therapy Department to family, visitors, and personnel and attends care conferences as requested.
• Communicates effectively with department staff, company personnel, patients and families, and department head.
• Secures equipment for patients and department supplies as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

• Ability to exercise professional judgement and initiative when analyzing problems and recommending solutions.
• Initiative and flexibility in the work environment.
• 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.

• Daily Pay
• Affordable medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield MI.
• 401(k) eligibility & matching after 3 months of service.
• Paid holidays.
• Reimbursement for professional licensure and CEU credits.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists