Occupational Therapist Acute Care

Assess, plan, organize, administer, document and evaluate direct occupational therapy patient care in accordance with accepted occupational therapy practice and the physician's overall treatment plan.

Essential Functions

Perform a thorough and complete evaluation of patients properly referred according to Michigan law in order to determine the patient's rehab potential and establish an individually based treatment plan.

Administer occupational therapy treatments to patients according to professional standards and department standard operating procedure in order to maximize the patient's potential functional level and to achieve treatment goals set in coordination with patient/family, physician & other team members. Administer occupational therapy treatments to patients according to professional standards and department standard operating procedure in order to maximize the patient's potential functional level and to achieve treatment goals set in coordination with patient/family, physician & other team members.

Maintain and complete accurate documentation, department records and reports for all assigned patients in order to provide a clear record and to communicate patient's treatment plan and progress to the referring physician.

Maintain commitment to professional growth and competency to ensure the quality of care.

Contribute to the efficient and productive operation of the rehab services.

Maintain effective communication with other members of the rehab team regarding occupational therapy programs to ensure understanding and better patient care.

Committed to the continuous improvement of the patient experience which includes patient safety, quality of care and excellent service. Adhere to the organization’s published values.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited therapy program
• Occupational Therapist - State of Michigan Upon Hire
• Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Upon Hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association or
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Red Cross

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU.

Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health Cares for You

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

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• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
• Primary Location
• SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph
• Department Name
• Rehab Inpatient St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Hosp
• Employment Type
• Full time

Shift

• Day (United States of America)
• Weekly Scheduled Hours
• 40
• Hours of Work

8 a. m. to 5:30 p. m.

• Days Worked
• Variable
• Weekend Frequency

Every Fourth Weekend

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From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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