Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 806 Tuuri Place, Flint, MI 48503 Full-time Mott Children's Health Center 23 reviews Full-time Become part of a mission-based center of pediatric excellence with an award-winning culture and excellent benefits. We have been named a Top Non-Profit to Work for six years running, an award based on feedback from our employees and were recognized as a Flint - Genesee Top 10 Employer. We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our Team.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Occupational Therapist will assess patients' conditions, needs, and goals to establish effective therapy and treatment plans - then carry out treatment plans and communicate with patients and family, while being compassionate and sensitive to a patient's concerns. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for empowering patients to participate more fully in daily tasks when this ability is compromised by a health condition. Occupational therapy is medically prescribed and involves skilled evaluation, treatment, and discharge.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Review patient's medical history and assess their condition and needs. Provide quality care by assessing and interpreting results from standardized testing, caregiver interview, and observation to determine treatment plans in coordination with physicians or prescription Develop specific treatment plans for individual patients to help them meet their goals. Utilize interventions involving foundational fine, visual, and gross motor skills to improve functional, vocational, and self-care skills to foster independence in activities of daily living. Educate a patient's family about how to foster growth and development to be more independent in daily roles and occupations. Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records following each interaction. Evaluate and treat a patient's ability to complete specific tasks related to their daily roles and occupations. Confer with physicians, patients and their families and other members of a patient's care team regarding the patient's specific treatment plan and goals. Recommend and educate patients and their families on medical and adaptive equipment when necessary (mobility equipment, upper-extremity splints, durable medical equipment, etc.) Develop a discharge plan and make referrals for additional resources when necessary. Chart reviews and quarterly audits.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Doctorate or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Must have current Michigan Occupational Therapist License and meet State of Michigan for Occupational Therapist Licensure and be registered and in good standing with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. CPR certification required. Three years of experience in a pediatrics or clinical experience in a pediatric setting preferred. Proficiency with computers, especially patient and healthcare databases Must possess strong interpersonal skills for interaction with children, family, and team members. Excellent coaching and verbal and written communication skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed primarily in an office/clinic environment with no unusual discomfort due to temperature, dust, noise or exposure to hazardous materials. Regularly experiences (more than 80% of time) mental/visual fatigue. Risk Category A - Job functions involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

Note:

Persons with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation to satisfy the requirements of the position may request a copy of the MCHC Reasonable Accommodation policy. Request for reasonable accommodation will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis, with the understanding that the individual will be required to perform the essential functions of the position. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified nor are they intended to express or imply any contract of employment or any part thereof.