Occupational Therapist; OT Outpatient at Rinvio West Branch, MI

Position Title:

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist I oversees the responsibilities delegated to Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides, ensuring that all activities are patient-centric and align with the standards of occupational therapy, relevant physician orders, and regulatory policies and procedures. The primary treatment settings include acute care (primary) and outpatient environments.

The Occupational Therapist I oversees the responsibilities delegated to Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides, ensuring that all activities are patient-centric and align with the standards of occupational therapy, relevant physician orders, and regulatory policies and procedures. The primary treatment settings include acute care (primary) and outpatient environments.

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients’ functional abilities using both formal and informal assessment measures to assess skeletal, neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular, developmental, social, and cognitive functions.
• Formulate a specific treatment regimen based on assessment outcomes and the patient's capacity to adhere to the proposed treatment plan, in alignment with established guidelines.
• Develop and submit a detailed written treatment plan for inclusion in the authorized plan of care, coordinating closely with the overseeing physician and updating it as patient status evolves. Co-sign verbal orders as necessitated by the Occupational Therapist Assistant.
• Create a tailored treatment schedule specifying frequency and duration of interventions, discussing the plan with the patient, family, and caregivers, while ensuring seamless coordination with clinical support staff.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the underlying pathology, treatment options, prognosis, and the rationale for prescribed interventions, which may include rest, exercise, modalities, and other pertinent therapies.
• Provide oversight and mentorship to Occupational Therapist Assistants, Home Health Aides, and students, complying with affiliate and regulatory standards.

• Recommend and arrange for adaptive/supportive equipment based on patient assessments, liaising with representatives and suppliers to facilitate timely procurement of necessary devices.
• Maintain meticulous documentation of patient responses to treatments and any fluctuations in patient condition, adhering to affiliate documentation policies and regulatory requirements.
• Complete daily documentation requisite for billing processes in accordance with affiliate policy and regulatory standards.
• Implement therapy interventions demonstrating the requisite competencies to enhance or restore patients' optimal functioning pertinent to the therapist’s designated care area.
• Develop and deliver effective home education programs for patients and caregivers employing appropriate teaching methodologies.
• Exhibit proficient oral and written communication skills with all stakeholders to enhance patient care quality, including coordination with interdisciplinary team members.
• Foster educational growth among staff, students, and health care professionals through relevant training and development initiatives.
• Engage in process improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to program development activities.
• Actively participate in team conferences and interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
• Advocate for occupational therapy programs by engaging in and leading community education efforts.
• Serve as case manager for designated cases.
• Uphold the mission of the affiliate, exhibiting dedication to customer service, quality, and collaborative teamwork.
• Ensure confidentiality of patient and affiliate information.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• The role involves exposure to high-stress environments, including encounters with trauma, grief, and death.
• Capability to wear personal protective equipment, including latex or appropriate alternatives when required by the position.
• Must be physically mobile within the facility, with the ability to execute job responsibilities as articulated in the role description.
• Adequate vision and…