Perm - Occupational Therapist (OT) - Outpatient (Days) West Branch, MI

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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, which is 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.

OTHER

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recommends adaptive/supportive equipment based on
  assessment; contacts appropriate representative and/or supplier to place order
  and assists in securing equipment for patient.
• Documents the patient/family/caregiver response to
  treatment and changes in patient condition per affiliate documentation policies
  and/or standards and in compliance with regulatory agencies.

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 My Michigan
  Health and service area, participating in and providing community education.
• Function as case manager for assigned cases.
• Demonstrates commitment to My Michigan 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 My Michigan Health and affiliate
  policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• My Michigan 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 My Michigan 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 My Michigan Health blood borne
  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.

Physical Demand Level:
Medium. Must be able to
occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66%
of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg…