Temp Occupational Therapist (OT) Rehab (Days) West Branch MI

This position delegates responsibility to the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Aides. Activities of this position are patient-focused and utilize assessment planning intervention and evaluation in accordance with occupational therapy standards physician orders and governing policies and procedures.

(20%)* Evaluates the patient s function by performing formal/informal testing measures to determine the skeletal neurological respiratory cardiovascular status developmental social and cognitive functions.

(20%)* Develops a goal specific treatment regime based on assessment data and the patient s tolerance to carry-out the treatment plan as prescribed.

(20%)* Submits a written treatment regime to be included as part of the plan of treatment authorized by and coordinated with the physician. Updates plan of care as needed to reflect changes in patient -signs verbal orders received by occupational therapist assistant as necessary.

(20%)* Devises a schedule of treatment which is frequency and duration specific to be discussed with patient/family/caregiver and coordinated with clinical support staff.

(20%)* Educates patient family and/or caregiver regarding pathology or condition patient alternatives prognosis and rationale for treatment through forms of rest exercise modalities and other indicated interventions. Provides supervision for Occupational Therapist Assistants Home Health Aides and students per affiliate and regulatory standards.

• OT Experience - REQUIRED
• Primarily acute care with some outpatient
• Candidates Permanent Address (Facility will not consider local candidates - 50-mile radius restriction) - Required

• Work History
• Skills Checklist current to 1 year pertinent to the speciality (Occupational Therapy) - REQUIRED DOCUMENT
• 2 Supervisory Reference Forms Completed within the last two years - REQUIRED DOCUMENT
• Active American Heart Association BLS - REQUIRED DOCUMENT
• LARA must state Active Michigan/MI Occupational Therapist License - REQUIRED DOCUMENT

• BLS (AHA)

• Michigan