Occupational Therapy Assistant - Full Time - Genesys Hospital

Location: Henry Ford Genesys Hospital - Acute Care

GENERAL SUMMARY

• Conduct medically prescribed occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Implement an established treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Document findings of patient progress. Seek consultation as necessary.
• Monitor patient's response to treatment plan. Communicate patient progress and possible goal revisions to occupational therapist.
• Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Provide discharge planning assistance and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.
• May oversee the care provided by therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate's degree acquired from an Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) accredited program.
• Current State of Michigan licensure.
• Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Hospital based (acute care or in-patient rehab) experience preferred.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Health Genesys Hospital
• Department: Physical Therapy 001
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable