Occupational Therapist- FULL Time- St. John Hospital- Detroit

Department: Occupational Therapy - IPR- St. John Hospital- Detroit, MI

$5000 Sign on Bonus- based on eligibility

FULL Time- 7:00am-3:30pm- Monday-Friday with rotating weekends & major holidays (Every Other Saturday required)

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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree required. - Master's degree preferred. -
• Acute Care Experience preferred; however, willing to train the right new graduate candidate.

CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association
• Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) credentialed from the Michigan Board of Occupational Therapists obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable