Flex Occupational Therapist PRN

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

• Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital
• Location: Ypsilanti, MI
• Schedule: Non-benefitted, Contingent Variable Shifts (Day/Afternoons)
• Pay rate: $51.27 Implements the evaluation and treatment of medically disabled patients using established procedures. Provides education to patients and family to deal with present disabilities or prevent further disabilities. Provides consultation to health care personnel and public in matters of occupational therapy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.

Adheres to System performance standards

Value differences

Strive for excellence

Courteous and friendly

Take responsibility for customer’s needs

Respect privacy

Take pride in cleanliness

View a customer complaint as a gift

Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital.

Demonstrates understanding of Institute of Medicine triangle and incorporates components into daily job duties safety patient centeredness effectiveness efficiency timeliness equity

Evaluation of Patient

Evaluates patients’ physical and functional status as related to medical diagnosis.

Administers tests reflective of current standards of practice including: sensory, manual muscle, range of motion, and other evaluation techniques.

Evidence of timely treatment planning based on objective findings. Establishes short and long term therapy goals, formulates treatment plans consistent with goals.

Utilizes critical thinking to determine priorities in treatment to address barriers.

Treatment of Patient

Treatment reflects current standards of practice. Treatments using recognized procedures such as therapeutic exercise, activities of daily living, functional training and application of modalities.

Delegates care appropriately to assistive staff based on state practice act.

Provides quality patient care considering age specific, developmental and cultural needs through competent practice and application of the physical rehabilitation process.

Documentation

Completes daily documentation on day of service.

Accurately completes charges for therapy services provided on day of service.

Charges appropriately based upon current reimbursement guidelines specified by carriers.

Regularly documents patient’s progress to goals. Provides updates to physician and other treatment members.

Communication

Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships.

Seeks and shares information in an appropriate fashion.

Communicates effectively with patients, families and other health care personnel.

Organizational Skills

Maintains productivity based on department standards.

Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability to meet patient care demands.

Demonstrates good home management to meet requirements of job.

Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions and participate in their resolution.

Assumes accountability for performance of job duties.

Team Work

Conveys a positive attitude.

Maintains cooperative relationships with peers.

Demonstrates flexibility in covering needs of the departments.

Takes initiative to assist co-workers without being asked.

Professional Development

Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field through reading and attending related conferences and seminars.

Prepares and provides in-service presentation.

Participates in community activity as requested by Leadership.

Participates on committees as requested by Leadership.

Assists with program development as requested by Leadership.

Mentors co-workers in area of clinical expertise.

Participates as Clinical Instructor with students as requested.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSURE

A Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.

Certification by American Occupational Therapy Certification Board as an Occupational Therapist, Registered. Current Michigan registration as an Occupational Therapist.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.