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Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation
Occupational Therapist OP Wheelchair Seating/Assi
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$87,262 / year median in Michigan
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Primary LocationSITE
Days WorkedMonday•
The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the state with access to our unique standard of care Mission StatementRestoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation. Age Specific ResponsibilityMust be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned department. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. SummaryAssumes full responsibility for evaluating patients' need for occupational therapy. Plans and executes individual treatment programs in accordance with the state of Michigan licensure and OT scope of practice. Keeps treatment skills updated through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development. Perform job responsibilities in accordance with the program's strategic objectives and goals to carry out organizational strategic objectives. Essential Job ResponsibilitiesEach job responsibility is related to the MFB Pillars of Excellence. The responsibility is identified to a pillar by the following letters: Q (Quality), S (Service), P (People), G (Growth), F (Financial).Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.
Provides patient care. (Q)Evaluates patient condition.
Establishes treatment goals in collaboration with patient and family as appropriate, and in collaboration with the treatment team. Treatment goals should be interdisciplinary and patient-centered whenever possible. Establishes written treatment plan, and administers treatment for each patient according to the stated goals. Delegates responsibilities to occupational therapy assistants as appropriate.
Re-evaluates patient's status and effects of treatment. Revises treatment plan as necessary Reviews revised goals with patient and family as appropriate.
Evaluates patient's need for medical equipment and orders the appropriate equipment as necessary. Evaluates equipment upon delivery and instructs patient, patient's family, and health care workers on its use.
Participates in planning for patient discharge by considering and communicating with patient, family, community support/services, and environmental limitations.
Demonstrates competence in relevant software and hardware required to meet job responsibilities. (Q)Documents patient's status and progress through initial evaluation, progress notes, and discharge summary according to established internal/external time standards and adherence to reimbursement guidelines. (Q)Communicates with others to integrate occupational therapy treatment with all aspects of patient care. (Q,S)Participates in conferences/discussions as needed and exchange of written records with other interdisciplinary team members to integrate occupational therapy treatment plan.
Instructs the patient and the family in occupational therapy procedures as part of providing patient and family education including written instructions as necessary.
Attends various meetings and in-services as designated. (Q,P)Follows all hospital policy and procedures including but not limited to patient confidentiality and infection control. (Q)Meets or exceeds program productivity expectations. (F)Provides discipline specific coverage (following cross training) within the Mary Free Bed system as requested.(F,S)Adheres to the Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients, coworkers and members of the community. (Q,S,P)Supports program operations as assigned. (Q, S, P, G, F)May perform the following items to meet program or hospital needs. (Q, S, P, G, F)Participates in orientation and training of new staff. (Q,P)Serves as clinical instructor for occupational therapy students. Supervises, teaches, and evaluates skills of students. Communicates... For full info follow application link. Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.
- Main Hospital
- Grand RapidsDepartment NameOutpatient
- Assistive TechnologyEmployment TypeFull timeShiftDays (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours40Hours of Work8 a.
Days WorkedMonday•
FridayCompensation:
Starting Salary:
$66,664 (eligible for increase based on experience)Annual Merit IncreasesMedical, Dental, Vision BenefitsPreferred Skills- Wheelchair Seating
- Experience with Adults & Peds
- Experience with Neuro patients Mary Free Bed SummaryWe have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives.
The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the state with access to our unique standard of care Mission StatementRestoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation. Age Specific ResponsibilityMust be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned department. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. SummaryAssumes full responsibility for evaluating patients' need for occupational therapy. Plans and executes individual treatment programs in accordance with the state of Michigan licensure and OT scope of practice. Keeps treatment skills updated through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development. Perform job responsibilities in accordance with the program's strategic objectives and goals to carry out organizational strategic objectives. Essential Job ResponsibilitiesEach job responsibility is related to the MFB Pillars of Excellence. The responsibility is identified to a pillar by the following letters: Q (Quality), S (Service), P (People), G (Growth), F (Financial).Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.
Provides patient care. (Q)Evaluates patient condition.
Establishes treatment goals in collaboration with patient and family as appropriate, and in collaboration with the treatment team. Treatment goals should be interdisciplinary and patient-centered whenever possible. Establishes written treatment plan, and administers treatment for each patient according to the stated goals. Delegates responsibilities to occupational therapy assistants as appropriate.
Re-evaluates patient's status and effects of treatment. Revises treatment plan as necessary Reviews revised goals with patient and family as appropriate.
Evaluates patient's need for medical equipment and orders the appropriate equipment as necessary. Evaluates equipment upon delivery and instructs patient, patient's family, and health care workers on its use.
Participates in planning for patient discharge by considering and communicating with patient, family, community support/services, and environmental limitations.
Demonstrates competence in relevant software and hardware required to meet job responsibilities. (Q)Documents patient's status and progress through initial evaluation, progress notes, and discharge summary according to established internal/external time standards and adherence to reimbursement guidelines. (Q)Communicates with others to integrate occupational therapy treatment with all aspects of patient care. (Q,S)Participates in conferences/discussions as needed and exchange of written records with other interdisciplinary team members to integrate occupational therapy treatment plan.
Instructs the patient and the family in occupational therapy procedures as part of providing patient and family education including written instructions as necessary.
Attends various meetings and in-services as designated. (Q,P)Follows all hospital policy and procedures including but not limited to patient confidentiality and infection control. (Q)Meets or exceeds program productivity expectations. (F)Provides discipline specific coverage (following cross training) within the Mary Free Bed system as requested.(F,S)Adheres to the Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients, coworkers and members of the community. (Q,S,P)Supports program operations as assigned. (Q, S, P, G, F)May perform the following items to meet program or hospital needs. (Q, S, P, G, F)Participates in orientation and training of new staff. (Q,P)Serves as clinical instructor for occupational therapy students. Supervises, teaches, and evaluates skills of students. Communicates... For full info follow application link. Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.