Occupational Therapist

** Department
* * U of M Health West
** Hours
* * 36 hours/week
** Compensation
* * Starting at $59,997.60 (commensurate based on experience)
** Other Benefits:
** Annual Merit Increases, Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision,) PTO, Holiday Pay, PSLF Eligible, Tuition Reimbursement
** Summary
* * Assumes full responsibility for evaluating patients' need for occupational therapy.  Plans and executes individual treatment programs in accordance with the state of Michigan licensure and OT scope of practice.  Keeps treatment skills updated through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development. Perform job responsibilities in accordance with the program’s strategic objectives and goals to carry out organizational strategic objectives.
** Essential

Job Responsibilities
** Establishes treatment goals in collaboration with patient and family as appropriate, and in collaboration with the treatment team. Treatment goals should be interdisciplinary and patient-centered whenever possible. Establishes written treatment plan, and administers treatment for each patient according to the stated goals.  Delegates responsibilities to occupational therapy assistants as appropriate. to meet job responsibilities. Communicates with others to integrate occupational therapy treatment with all aspects of patient care.

**(Q,S)
** Instructs the patient and the family in occupational therapy procedures as part of  providing patient and family education including written instructions as necessary.

Serves as clinical instructor for occupational therapy students.  Supervises, teaches, and evaluates skills of students. Communicates with participating universities regarding skill levels of students.
Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.
** Customer Service Responsibilities*
* ** Responsibilities in Quality Improvement
** problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible;
** Essential Job Qualifications
** Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association accredited Occupational Therapy program.

Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.  the Therapist is practicing. Licensure requirements should be met according to
** Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification
** None (No specific requirements) Traverse or move around work location:
Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role:
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