Staff Occupational Therapist

Henry Ford Health

Staff Occupational Therapist

Detroit, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    ** GENERAL SUMMARY:**

    • Schedule: Part Time - 20 hours a week - Days
    • Performs OT evaluation and uses treatments to develop, recover, or maintain the daily living and work skills of patients.

    ** PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

    • Performs patient assessment, treatment, discharge planning and collaboration with other health care providers.
    • Documents patient care and billing information timely and in accordance with department standards.
    • Communicates with co-workers, and other professionals, including physicians and nurses as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
    • Functions as a team member in care of patients and in mentoring with other staff.
    • Delegates aspects of patient care to support staff per OT/OTA MI Licensure Administrative Rules providing necessary communication and supervision.
    • Maintains clinical productivity standards.
    • Maintains technical clinical expertise through ongoing clinical education.
    • Participates in in-services, staff meetings, quality activities and aspects of program development.
    • Maintains awareness of patient safety issues within the clinic and in the use of equipment. Assists in the maintenance of patient care equipment as needed.
    • Maintains patient confidentiality according to HFHS HIPAA policies.
    • Maintains adherence to all applicable Federal/State law/regulations, AOTA standards of practice, MI Licensure requirements, the HFHS Integrity/ Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, as well as all other HFHS policies and procedures.
    • If requested, represents HFHS at community and professional functions.
    • Participates in student education programs
    • May have other duties assigned as needed.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    ** EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:**

    • Occupational Therapy bachelor degree acquired from an Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) accredited program.

    ** CERTIFICATION/LICENSURES REQUIRED:**

    • Current State of Michigan licensure
    • Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire)