Job Description
We seek a committed Occupational Therapist (OT) for part-time roles to provide personalized home healthcare services in Detroit, MI. The main focus of this position is to tackle various challenges such as musculoskeletal, neurological, orthopedic, trauma-related, cardiorespiratory, sensory-motor, fine motor, developmental, and swallowing issues.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct assessments to evaluate patients' functional levels in Taylor, MI, US on a per diem basis.
- Compile background information, assess referrals, choose appropriate evaluation tools, and appraise patients to determine their physical and psychosocial capabilities.
- Collaborate closely with physicians and healthcare team members to develop and adjust personalized care plans.
- Assume responsibility for the planning, execution, and assessment of treatment for the assigned caseload.
- Maintain accurate documentation of clinical progress notes.
- Offer guidance to therapy assistants and home health aides when needed.
- Educate patients and their families on the proper and safe usage of adaptive equipment, and provide recommendations for installation.
- Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA).
- Provide tailored education to patients and caregivers, efficiently plan discharges, and work closely with healthcare professionals.
- Perform comprehensive assessments, suggest interventions, recommend assistive devices for daily activities, and offer training on adaptive technologies.
- Implement therapeutic strategies to enhance patients' functional abilities for everyday tasks.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from a four-year program is required for the PER DIEM Occupational Therapist position in Taylor, MI, US.
- Successful completion of at least six months of clinical affiliations in specific O.T. Centers is a prerequisite for candidates interested in this role.
- Candidates must be certified by the Board of Registry of the American Occupational Therapy Association or be eligible for certification to apply for this position.
- Upholding strict confidentiality standards for protected information is crucial for the PER DIEM Occupational Therapist role.
- Demonstrating respect towards owners and employees is essential for individuals seeking this opportunity.
- Proficiency in independently solving problems through analytical and logical thinking is a key requirement for this position.
- Competence in using standard office equipment and software is essential for effective performance in this role.
- Ideally, a minimum of 1 year of Occupational Therapy experience is preferred for applicants considering the PER DIEM Occupational Therapist position.
About Company:
Employee input. Allowing our employees to share their knowledge and suggestions keeps them engaged.Employee empowerment. Allowing team members to make customers/Patients happy using their own discretion and common sense, for everything from greeting and welcoming customers to problem-solving.Excellent communication between management and staff.A sense of family among team members.Giving employees the freedom to learn and grow.A culture of continuous improvement.Paying attention to employee recognition and appreciation, and having a special way to recognize and honor good work.Recognizing that laughter and fun on the job can make a difference in the way the job is done.Health Care Coverage and Disability.
Job Tags
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