Occupational Therapist - Contingent - Outpatient Jackson

General Summary

• Provides comprehensive occupational therapy services primarily to a pediatric caseload, while also treating clients with neurological, orthopedic, and hand therapy.
• Performs occupational therapy evaluation and develops treatment plans to help patients develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills.

• Conduct patient assessment, treatment, discharge planning, and collaborate with other health care providers.
• Document patient care and billing information timely and in accordance with department standards.
• Communicate with co-workers and other professionals, including physicians and nurses, to ensure optimal patient care.
• Serve as a team member in patient care and mentor other staff.
• Delegate aspects of patient care to support staff per OT/OTA MI Licensure Administrative Rules, providing necessary communication and supervision.
• Maintain clinical productivity standards and technical clinical expertise through ongoing education.
• Participate in in-services, staff meetings, quality activities, and aspects of program development.
• Maintain awareness of patient safety issues within the clinic and assist in the maintenance of patient care equipment as needed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality according to HFHS HIPAA policies.
• Adhere to all applicable Federal/State law and regulations, AOTA standards of practice, MI Licensure requirements, HFHS Integrity/Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, and other HFHS policies and procedures.
• Represent HFHS at community and professional functions when requested.
• Participate in student education programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Occupational Therapy bachelor’s degree from an ACOTE-accredited program.

• Current State of Michigan licensure.
• Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire).

• Organization:
  Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
• Department:
  Specialty Center – Rehab
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code:
  Not Applicable