Occupational Therapist at McLaren Health Care

Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Therapeutic Interventions, Documentation, Patient Assessment, Goal Setting, Discharge Planning, Supervision, Collaboration, BLS Certification, Licensure, Adaptation, Modification, Cognitive Impairments, Psychological Impairments

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Position Summary: The occupational therapist accurately assesses and identifies deficits in a patient’s ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) relative to physical, cognitive, and/or psychological impairments. Develops an individualized treatment plan with patient-centered goals that will be accomplished by therapeutic interventions and the use of ADLs. This may include adaptation or modification of the environment or objects within the environment to facilitate engagement and participation. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 1. Performs patient evaluations by establishing an occupational profile, analyzing occupational performance and collaborating with the patient to establish goals geared toward the experiences, values, priorities, and desired outcomes of the client. This process may also include performing relevant systems review and selecting and administering specific tests and measures to obtain data. 2. Establishes an individualized plan of care and selects therapeutic interventions that address the specific impairments identified in the evaluation and in accordance with physician orders. 3. Conducts ongoing reassessment of the patient and their response to treatment. 4. Initiates and manages the discharge plan beginning at the first visit and continuing throughout treatment. 5. Supervises and delegates to ancillary staff and students consistent with state laws and department policy. 6. Completes legible, accurate, and clear documentation within the established timeframe identified in the department policy and procedure and in accordance with accreditation requirements and insurance regulations. #LI-MF1 Required: • Graduate of an accredited program of occupational therapy. • Current State Board of Occupational Therapy licensure. • BLS certification. Preferred: • One year of occupational therapist experience. • Registration through accrediting body National Board Certificate for Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Responsibilities

The occupational therapist assesses patient deficits in daily living activities and develops individualized treatment plans. They conduct evaluations, establish care plans, and manage discharge processes while supervising staff.