Occupational Therapist Rochester

GENERAL SUMMARY

Department:
Rehab Services - Rochester, MI- IPR & Acute Care

FULL Time
- Day Shift
- Benefit eligible position
- Flexible start and end times
- Weekday with Weekend and holiday rotation

Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.

• Assesses patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.
• Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
• Documents findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed.
• Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.

• Bachelor's degree required.
  
  - Master's degree preferred.
• Acute Care Experience preferred; however, willing to train the right new graduate candidate.
• Prefer candidates with at least 1 year experience, preferably in hospital-based setting. This is 40h per week position floating between Inpatient Rehab and Acute.

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association
• Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) credentialed from the Michigan Board of Occupational Therapists obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

• Organization:
  Henry Ford Rochester Hospital
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code:
  Not Applicable