Acute Rehab Occupational Therapist

Position Objectives:

Evaluates patients designs treatment programs in accordance with the physician prescription supervises treatment programs rehab assistants technicians and maintains proper documentation as required by the department.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education Licensure / Certification and Experience Required.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited institution with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Licensure / Certification:

• Current State of Michigan OT licensure.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• NBCOT certification.

Special Skill / Aptitudes:

• Good interpersonal communication skills to deal effectively with patients families and hospital personnel.

• Teamwork approach a sense of humor empathy enthusiasm and a positive attitude when executing job duties.

• Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel outside customers and community groups.

Experience:

• See education and certification requirements.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Perform objective patient evaluations using proper techniques with accurate and valid results.

• Retrieve and interpret pertinent information from the patients medical record seeking appropriate information from other resources for further clarification if necessary.

• Identify age related differences within the persons served and will adjust treatment style and expectations as appropriate.

• Additionally make decisions on whatever treatment style alterations are necessary based upon the patients physician and cognitive function.

• Provide and/or supervise the patient treatment.

• Identify the need for orthotics assistive devices or home equipment as appropriate for increased ADL function.

• Must be able to meet productivity expectations as determined by management each fiscal year.

• Process patient billing as required by the department.

• Maintain all necessary documentation as required by departmental policy.

• Maintain compliance with reimbursement requirements and authorizations.

• Initiate and encourage good communication and relationships with physicians and other healthcare personnel involved in the provision of patient care.

• Participate in departmental programs related to student education Quality Assurance community education etc.

• Build on existing skills and knowledge through continuing education.

• Adhere to the code of ethics adopted by the department and the profession and to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

• Participate actively in the daily operations of the department and contribute to its compliance with regulations and customer service expectations.

• To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the competencies/essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of individuals in the job.

• Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of St. Joseph Mercy Oakland through performing behaviors consistent with the Trinity Health Values.

• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal State and Local laws and regulations the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program including the Standards of Conduct Code of Ethics as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest ethical and professional behaviors.

• Supports and conducts ones self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations.

• In accordance with unit or departmental practice determines that appropriate charges have been entered for the correct patient encounter date/time of service with any required modifiers. Make corrections as needed per charge capture policy/practice.

• In accordance with unit or departmental practice actively participates in on-going education and communication regarding revenue management.

• In accordance with unit or departmental practice assists with tracking and monitoring of equipment assigned to the unit. Requests services for maintaining equipment as needed.

• In accordance with unit or departmental practice proficient with the electronic health records for documentation assessment and care management performing these activities concurrently with provision of care throughout the shift.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.