Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Develops and implements occupational therapy treatment plans for assigned patients; evaluates and modifies patient care treatments as appropriate.

Essential Duties:

• Consistently exemplifies "on-stage" behavior.
• Is responsible for creating a destination, experience-based service, delivers customized experiences using patient's profiles.
• Completes initial occupational therapy evaluations and develops a treatment plan of care for assigned patients; coordinates acquisition of needed adaptive devices, durable medical equipment and orthoses.
• Provides occupational therapy treatment to restore or maintain patient's ADL skills.
• Documents patient treatments, initial evaluation, progress notes and discharge summaries in a timely manner and in accordance with Hospital policies and insurance requirements.
• Performs occupational therapy re-evaluations to assess patient progress; recommends changes to the treatment plan of care as appropriate.
• Communicates regularly with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patient families, insurance companies and others regarding patient's treatment and progress.
• Provides guidance to assigned staff. Oversees COTA and offers supervisory assistance.
• Duties include, but are not limited to, assigning and reviewing work, training, co-signing documentation, counseling, evaluating staff performance, and participating in hiring and termination decisions.
• Instructs and teaches patients in safe transfers, activities of daily living, correct ambulation, therapeutic exercises and correct usage of exercise equipment; trains family members and caregivers on various therapeutic procedures and home exercises.
• Schedules patient treatments/appointments along with referring patients to other hospital services.
• Assists in maintaining therapy equipment and treatment areas; orders supplies as necessary.
• Performs off-site ergonomic evaluations and job site evaluations as needed; documents recommended modifications based upon findings.
• Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives. Adheres to the organization's policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

General Requirements	* Valid State of Michigan Occupational Therapist Certification/Registration and licensure * American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Work Experience	* Minimum of one year of related occupational therapy, or school-based experience
Education	* Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy * Level 2 school-based experience
Specialized Knowledge and Skills	* Knowledge of occupational therapy theory and techniques * Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and hospital policies related to the provision of rehabilitation services including HIPAA confidentiality and JCAHO mandates * Written and computer skills necessary to prepare required documentation * Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate, orally and in written form, with patients, families, physicians, health care professionals, and insurance companies in the exchange of information. Presents self in a warm, professional and caring manner * Skills necessary to provide guidance, training, prioritize and review the work of assigned staff * Demonstrates professional appearance * Analytical ability to develop treatment plans based on occupational therapy theory and incorporation of patient and physician goals * Mental ability to complete required documentation in a timely manner, deal with the concerns of patients and their families, and handle frequent scheduling changes * Physical ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, transfer/lift/ reposition patients, assist patients with exercises, and properly operate rehabilitation equipment/devices, and access patient homes which may not be barrier free * Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job