Perm - Occupational Therapist (OT) - Outpatient (Days) West Branch, MI

Occupational Therapist I – Acute & Outpatient (Days)

Compensation & Benefits:

• Hourly Rate: $32.00+ (increases based on experience)
• Sign-On Bonus: $14,000 (2-year commitment required)

Schedule & Shift Details:

• Shift Type: Days
• Hours/Day: 8
• Shift Times: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Shift Structure Options:
  • Sunday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday–Friday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Weekend Requirements: Yes
• On-Call Requirements: Discussed at interview

Position Overview:

The Occupational Therapist I delegates responsibility to Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides. Activities of this position are patient-focused and utilize assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with occupational therapy standards, physician orders, and governing policies and procedures.

Areas Treated:

• Acute Care (Primary)
• Outpatient

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluates patient function using formal and informal testing to assess skeletal, neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular, developmental, social, and cognitive status.
• Develops goal-specific treatment plans based on assessment findings and patient tolerance.
• Submits written treatment plans for inclusion in the authorized plan of care and coordinates with the physician; updates plans as patient status changes.
• Co-signs verbal orders received by Occupational Therapist Assistants as required.
• Establishes treatment schedules, including frequency and duration, in coordination with patients, families, caregivers, and clinical staff.
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers regarding conditions, treatment options, prognosis, and therapeutic rationale.
• Provides supervision to Occupational Therapist Assistants, Home Health Aides, and students in accordance with regulatory standards.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recommends adaptive and supportive equipment; coordinates ordering and assists patients in securing equipment.
• Documents patient response to treatment and changes in condition per documentation and regulatory standards.
• Completes daily documentation required for billing and compliance.
• Provides treatment interventions and demonstrates competency in restoring or facilitating optimal function.
• Educates patients and caregivers on home exercise and treatment programs using effective teaching methods.
• Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team members to maximize quality of care.
• Promotes staff education, professional development, and process improvement initiatives.
• Assists with program development and participates in team conferences and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Functions as a case manager for assigned cases.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and organizational information.
• Demonstrates commitment to customer service, quality care, teamwork, and organizational values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Technology & Training Requirements:

• Demonstrates competency in Microsoft® Windows.
• Participates in required learning opportunities and ongoing professional development.

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Exposure to stressful situations, including public contact, trauma, grief, and death.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including latex or approved alternatives.
• Ability to move freely throughout the facility and perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Requires adequate vision and hearing with or without assistive devices.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and postural changes including stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious materials; adherence to safety and testing protocols required.
• Ability to multitask, work independently, maintain attendance, and remain alert during scheduled hours.
• Physical Demand Level: Medium
  • Occasionally lift/carry 21–50 lbs. (0–33%)
  • Frequently lift/carry 20 lbs. (34–66%)
  • Constantly lift/carry up to 10 lbs. (67–100%)

Requirements:

Certifications & Licensure Requirements:

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required within 1 month of hire or transfer
• NBCOT: National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy
• OTR: Occupational Therapist Registration

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Experience, Training & Skills:

• More than 1 year of experience preferred; new graduates considered
• Successful completion of organizational orientation and new hire competency
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Completion of required OSHA training annually
• Ability to work in environments with communicable disease exposure
• Ability to teach treatment routines to professional and non-professional individuals
• AOTA membership preferred