Occupational Therapist at Bay Bluffs- Emmet County Medical Care Facility

Occupational Therapist at Bay Bluffs
- Emmet County Medical Care Facility

At Bay Bluffs
- Emmet County Medical Care Facility, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional care with compassion and dignity. With a team approach, we combine dedicated administration with experienced professional staff to offer a variety of services and programs to our residents, ranging from short‑term rehabilitation to long‑term and dementia‑focused care. We are looking for compassionate, hardworking people to join our team of dedicated caregivers.

Join the team ranked in the Top 2% in the Nation.

Occupational Therapists aid in the restoration and enhancement of independent function or maximizing independence and function in those individuals whose living status has been compromised by illness and/or injury. Evaluate and treat patients, communicate with families, physicians and other interdisciplinary team members, and document services in the medical record.

• Competitive wages
• Flexible scheduling 32‑36 hours per week depending on case load
• Affordable health insurance including prescription coverage, vision, and dental available the first of the month following your first 60 days (Payment in lieu if already insured elsewhere)
• Life Insurance
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Generous PTO: accruing 120 hours in your first year of employment
• Shift Differential between the hours of 7 pm and 7 am ($2.00 per hour) and weekend differential ($2.00 per hour for hours worked on Saturday and Sunday)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid renewal fees and continued education
• Employer funded retirement plan (401A) after 1st year of employment
• 457 retirement plan available upon hire

• Provide resident treatment which meets their needs and uses current treatment knowledge in accordance with the Facility or those of contract site clinical procedures.
• Provide accurate, complete and clear documentation in accordance with the Facility’s policies and procedures, regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.
• Consistently demonstrate the Facility’s inter‑disciplinary approach to resident care.
• Aid in building and maintaining the Facility’s reputation as a professional member of staff.

• Understanding of the principles of physical modalities employed in occupational therapy.
• Knowledge of use of prosthetic and orthodontic devices, ambulatory aids, assistive and restorative devices and training.
• Communication skills to include diplomacy, good judgment and other interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to work with all types and levels of staff, residents, and families.
• Required training and experience includes Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university. Two to three years experience in a skilled nursing facility rehab environment preferred.
• Current Occupational Therapist License for State of Michigan.