Occupational Therapist - PRN
Assumes full responsibility for evaluating patients' need for occupational therapy . Plans and executes individual treatment programs in accordance with the state of Michigan licensure and OT scope of practice . Keeps treatment skills updated through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development. Perform job responsibilities in accordance with the program’s strategic objectives and goals to carry out organizational strategic objectives .
Essential Job Responsibilities
Each job responsibility is related to the MFB Pillars of Excellence. The responsibility is identified to a pillar by the following letters: Q (Quality), S (Service), P (People), G (Growth ), F (Financial).
Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation .
Establishes treatment goals in collaboration with patient and family as appropriate, and in collaboration with the treatment team. Treatment goals should be interdisciplinary and patient-centered whenever possible. Establishes written treatment plan, and administers treatment for each patient according to the stated goals . Delegates responsibilities to occupational therapy assistants as appropriate .
Evaluates patient's need for medical equipment and orders the appropriate equipment as necessary . Evaluates equipment upon delivery and instructs patient , patient's family , and health care workers on its use.
Participates in planning for patient discharge by considering and communicating with patient, family, community support/services, and environmental limitations.
Documents patient's status and progress through initial evaluation, progress notes, and discharge summary according to established internal/external time standards and adherence to reimbursement guidelines. (Q)
Adheres to the Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients, coworkers and members of the community. ( Q,S ,P)
Supports program operations as assigned. (Q, S, P, G, F)
May perform the following items to meet program or hospital needs . (Q, S, P, G, F)
Serves as clinical instructor for occupational therapy students . Supervises, teaches, and evaluates skills of students. Communicates with participating universities regarding skill levels of students. (S)
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Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.
Customer Service Responsibilities
Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages , coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.
Responsibilities in Quality Improvement
Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.
Essential Job Qualifications
Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification
Remain in a stationary position: None
Traverse or move around work location: Occasionally
Operate or use department specific equipment: None
Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: None
Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: Frequently
Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: Frequently
Transport, position, and/or exert force:
Up to 10 pounds: Majority
Up to 25 pounds: Frequently
Up to 50 pounds: Frequently
Up to 75 pounds: Frequently
More than 100 pounds : Occasionally
Other weight: Up to___ pounds:
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] .
Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic .
