OCCUP THERAP ASST-CERTIFIED

Job Opportunity

Performs occupational therapy services under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. Keeps treatment skills updated through continuing education, evidence-based research and program development. Performs job responsibilities in accordance with the program's strategic objectives and goals to carry out organizational strategic objectives.

Essential Duties :

• Provide prescribed occupational therapy treatment to patients under the supervision of the occupational therapist. Such areas of treatment include range of motion, strength, tone, modalities, therapeutic exercise, assistive devices, and functional activities.
• Employ principles of teaching and learning to educate patients and their families in the knowledge and skills that promote functional restoration.
• Document all care given, and the patient response in the patient's medical record.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient's care, rehabilitation programs, and related rehabilitation activities.
• Maintain professional standards by participating in inservices and hospital / department requirements.
• Delegates, directs, and supervises implementation of care to occupational therapy students and rehab support staff.
• Act as a resource to other disciplines in proper body mechanics, positioning techniques, ADL techniques, and transfer techniques.
• Provides verbal and / or written feedback to the occupational therapist regarding all significant observations or changes in the patient's condition, reaction, and response to treatment.
• Assists the occupational therapist in estimating equipment and supply needs and may participate in the acquisition and inventory of these items.
• Document patient's status and progress according to established internal / external time standards and adherence to reimbursement guidelines.
• Meets or exceeds program productivity standards.
• Provides discipline-specific coverage (following cross training) within Sparrow Health System as requested.
• Communicates with other appropriate people to integrate OT treatment as necessary, or as directed.
• Participates in educational program for patients, patient's families, and health care workers regarding treatment procedures, functional activities, and home programs.

Other Job Responsibilities :

Job Requirements

Demonstrates knowledge and maintains and respects patient right to privacy by following the HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures. Adheres to ICARE values and standards of behavior (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence). Role model behaviors that value the diversity of our associates, patients and customers and supports creating an environment that is inclusive, welcoming and respectful. Communicates with patients, families and customers using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank). Works in a safe manner and promptly reports any hazards identified in the work environment or related to assigned responsibilities. Contributes to quality improvement by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promotes patient / family satisfaction where possible. Participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.

Experience in physical disabilities. Preferred. Minimum of two years experience in inpatient rehabilitation. Preferred.

Associate Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program. State of Michigan COTA license. Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Possess and maintain CPR certification to meet department / program protocol (within 6 months of hire).

Effective written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, ability to perform multiple tasks and adapt to changing work situations. Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho / social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients serviced in her / his assigned service area as related to the principle duties and responsibilities of the position. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care might be gained through education, training and experience.

UM Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.