Occupational Therapist - Contract Position

Job Description

Job Description

Scope of Services :

Under the direction of the Program Supervisor, performs professional duties including therapeutic assessments, treatment plan development, therapy implementation, and evaluation of data to determine progress towards goals and to adjust the plan as needed. Functions as supervising discipline for assigned cases; performs related work as required.

• Conducts a comprehensive OT Assessment and makes appropriate professional recommendations;
• Participates as a “supervising discipline” in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings in preparation of Individual Plan of Service, as directed by the Person-Centered Planning process;
• Proposes goals and objectives for inclusion in the Person-Centered Plan that are within the OT scope of practice;
• Provides appropriate in-service training for staff assigned to implement OT goals and objectives;
• Provides a Comprehensive Monthly or Quarterly Assessment of OT goals and objectives and make recommendations for changes;
• Attends assigned meetings;
• Provides individual, group, family, milieu, and / or activity therapy;
• Performs specialized evaluations, make recommendations, and plans treatment for persons with severe sensory processing and physical disabilities;
• As part of an interdisciplinary treatment team, participates in Person-Centered Planning, coordinates treatment interventions, teaches direct care workers to carry out plans and monitor progress;
• Maintains accurate and complete records in accordance with timeliness and quality requirements and provides written reports as requested;
• Provides consultation and training to Genesee Health System staff;

Qualifications Required : An individual who is licensed by the State of Michigan to practice as an occupational therapist.

Minimum Requirements : Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and registered by the State of Michigan as an Occupational Therapist. Must be able and willing to provide occupational therapy services as outlined in the Michigan Medicaid Manual.

Essential Physical Demands :

Position requires the ability to lift up to 35lbs on an occasional basis

Duration : September 30, 2026

Employment Type : Contract / 1099 Independent Contractor

Compensation : Negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.