Job ID: 225355
Occupational Therapist
Standish, Michigan
Regular/Day
Additional Job Information
Title: Occupational Therapist
City, State: Standish,MI
Location: St Mary's of Michigan-Standish
Department: Occupational Therapy 003
Additional Job Details: PRN Days
Days and occasional weekends 7:30am-5:00 PM varies as needed
About Us
Based in Saginaw, St. Mary’s of Michigan is a regional health system offering high quality care in cardiovascular, neurosciences, orthopedics, emergency and trauma, cancer, bariatrics, imaging diagnostics, and primary care. A part of Ascension since 1999, we offer 268 beds and over 20 specialty centers to provide access and care for people from over 70 counties.
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.
Responsibilities:
Assesses patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.
Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
Oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.
Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting.
Designs and fabricates orthotics and adaptive equipment according to the individual patients needs. Initiates and performs treatments through the use of exercise, manual therapy, physical agents and rehabilitation.
Administers and evaluates tests of musculoskeletal, neurological and physiological responses to determine functioning.
Develops appropriate treatment plans based on an evaluation of the patient's dysfunction in conjunction with the patient, physician, family and staff.
Qualifications
Licenses/Certifications/Registration:
Required Credential(s):
Licensed Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) credentialed from the Michigan Board of Occupational Therapists obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
One or more of the following:
BLS Provider specializing in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
Education:
Work Experience:
How To Apply
To apply online click on the "Apply Now" button.
For questions or assistance with completing the online application, please contact Ascension candidate care at 855-778-6037.
Equal Employment Opportunity
SMOM/SJHS provide Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. SMOM/SJHS complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
