Occupational Therapist I (10,000 Sign on Bonus)
Company: MyMichigan Health
Location: Alpena
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary
** Position is eligible for a Sign on Bonus for external
applicants**
This position delegates responsibility to the Occupational
Therapist Assistant 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.
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.
State of Michigan Driver's License Required.
Fingerprinting Required.
National Board Certification Occupational Therapy Required.
State of Michigan Occupational Therapist License Required.
Vehicle Insurance Required.
Successful completion of MyMichigan Health and affiliate specific
orientation.
Successful completion of new hire competency.
Access to reliable transportation with the ability to drive under
hazardous road conditions as necessary for specific patient care
area.
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 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.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public
contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex
materials or appropriate substitute if required for your
position.
Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted
device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as
outlined in the job description.
Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted
device(s).
Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May
require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or
crouching.
Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially
infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health blood borne
pathogen and TB testing as required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work
independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to
stay awake.
Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching,
grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these
movements on a regular to frequent basis.
Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33%
of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the
workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and
constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.
Keywords: MyMichigan Health, Flint , Occupational Therapist I (10,000 Sign on Bonus), Healthcare , Alpena, Michigan
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