Occupational Therapist I
Company: MyMichigan Health
Location: Alpena
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary
This position is responsible for providing advanced specialty care
in Occupational Therapy. This position performs direct patient
care, supervisory, educational and administrative functions and is
responsible for marketing, program development and program
implementation.
(30%)* Evaluates the patient's function by performing
formal/informal testing measures to determine the skeletal,
neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular status, developmental,
social, and cognitive functions.
(15%)* Develops a goal specific treatment regime based on
assessment data and the patient's tolerance to carry-out the
treatment plan as prescribed.
(10%)* Submits a written treatment regime to be included as part of
the plan of treatment authorized by and coordinated with the
physician. Updates plan of care as needed to reflect changes in
patient status. Co-signs verbal orders received by occupational
therapist assistant as necessary.
(30%)* Devises a schedule of treatment, which is frequency and
duration specific to be discussed with patient/family/caregiver and
coordinated with clinical support staff.
(15%)* Educates patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding
pathology or condition, patient alternatives, prognosis, and
rationale for treatment through forms of rest, exercise,
modalities, and other indicated interventions.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides supervision for Occupational Therapist Assistants, Home
Health Aides, and students per affiliate and regulatory
standards.
Recommends adaptive/supportive equipment based on assessment;
contacts appropriate representative and/or supplier to place order
and assists in securing equipment for patient.
Documents the patient/family/caregiver response to treatment and
changes in patient condition per affiliate documentation policies
and/or standards and in compliance with regulatory agencies.
Completes daily documentation necessary for billing procedures per
affiliate policy and in compliance with regulatory agencies.
Provides treatment intervention and demonstrates competence to
facilitate or restore optimal functioning specific to therapist's
patient care area.
Educates patient/family/caregiver in home education program using
relevant and effective teaching methods.
Demonstrates effective oral and written communication with all
internal and external customers to maximize quality of patient care
including coordination with interdisciplinary team members.
Promotes education and development among staff, students, and other
health care providers using relevant and effective teaching
methods.
Promotes process improvement.
Assists with program development, Participates in team conferences
and interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
Promotes occupational therapy within MyMichigan Health and service
area, participating in and providing community education.
Function as case manager for assigned cases.
Demonstrates commitment to MyMichigan Health and specific affiliate
mission as evidenced by customer service, quality of service, and
teamwork.
Maintains confidentiality of patient and affiliate information in
accordance with MyMichigan Health and affiliate policies and
procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees
need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows.
An employee may be required to participate in further learning
opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:
Basic Life Support Required within 30 days of hire or transfer into
the position.
National Board Occupational Therapy required.
State of Michigan Occupational Therapist required.
Bachelors Degree Occupational Therapy required, master's degree
preferred.
Successful completion of MyMichigan Health and affiliate specific
orientation.
Successful completion of new hire competency.
Interpersonal skills needed for effective verbal and written
communication in the English language to interact with people
individually and in a group at all levels.
Ability to work independently, demonstrating problem solving and
organizational skills, time management skills and initiative.
Mandatory tuberculosis (TB) testing is required and must be done
annually.
Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is
required and must be completed annually according to the Exposure
Control Plan.
Ability to work where employee may be exposed to communicable
diseases.
Ability to use personal protective equipment correctly.
Ability to perform essential job functions with reasonable
accommodation.
Ability to demonstrate and teach selected treatment routines to
appropriate professional and non-professional individuals.
Keywords: MyMichigan Health, Flint , Occupational Therapist I, Healthcare , Alpena, Michigan
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