Department: Occupational Therapy

FULL Time (40 hours per week) Day shift; rotating weekends & holidays; 7:30a-4:00pm

Henry Ford St. John Hospital & Medical Center- Detroit, MI 

GENERAL SUMMARY

Conduct medically prescribed occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist.  Implement an established treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Document findings of patient progress. Seek consultation as necessary.  Monitor patient's response to treatment plan. Communicate patient progress and possible goal revisions to occupational therapist.  Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Provide discharge planning assistance and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.  May oversee the care provided by therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

 Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 

CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association accepted. Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (COTA) credentialed from the Michigan Board of Occupational Therapists obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Education:  Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital Department: Occupational Therapy 001 Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable