Occupational Therapist - Saginaw

TEC Group Inc • Saginaw, MI • 2h ago

Occupational Therapist Status: Full Time Exempt Status: Hourly (Non-Exempt) Work Site: 100% onsite -- Saginaw, Bridgeport, or Bay City Wage Range: $32.00/hr to $36.00/hr Sign-On Bonus: Up to $5,000

Responsible for the evaluation, treatment, education, consultation, records and reports as required. The Occupational Therapist assesses the status of a patient, determines etiology and symptoms, and plans and executes treatment and goals in Occupational Therapy. This is coordinated with the total medical treatment plan for the patient.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

An occupational therapist is required to be a graduate of an approved school of occupational therapy.

Master's degree with a major in occupational therapy.

Occupational Therapists must maintain a Michigan Occupational Therapist license.

Ability to lift patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds dead weight.

Ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during day/shift.

Visual acuity (near and distant) is sufficient to monitor patient needs and to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and provide directions.

Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.

Fine motor skills for legible and accurate writing of reports, charting, scheduling daily correspondence and presentations, either manually or through the use of dictation equipment.

Fine motor skills for effective and efficient handling of diagnostic or therapeutic equipment.

Work endurance ability to work eight (8) to ten (10) hours per day/shift.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Meets the patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results: determining occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians, and by prescription. Help patients accomplish treatment plan and secures necessary assistive equipment/supplies for patients to facilitate independence.

Administers occupational therapy treatments according to a treatment plan approved by the attending physician.

Evaluates effect of occupational therapy treatments by observing, noting and evaluating patient's progress: providing necessary treatment plan modifications.

Documents patient care services by charting in patient's records according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines. Records daily treatment charges. Maintains patient confidence and keeps information confidential.

Protects patients and associates by adhering to infection control policies and protocols. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with department procedures, rules and regulation.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and establishing personal networks. Develops and conducts in-service training programs for staff as indicated.

Secures necessary equipment aids and supplies for patients to facilitate independence as indicated.

Keeps current, up-to-date charts and reports on each patient as established by Federal and State regulations and facility/agency policies and procedures.

Completes and submits required paperwork in an efficient and timely manner.

Complies with federal, state and local and professional requirements.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Physical and sensory requirements (with or without aid or mechanical devices): Mobility, ability to see and hear, ability to read and write, ability to communicate to personnel, and ability to remain calm under stress.

Res

Similar Jobs

Physical Therapy Assistant - Casual

HealthSource • Saginaw, MI • 2h ago

Hospital & Medical

Description Casual 0 - 40 hours/week - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Mondays - Saturdays HealthSource Saginaw (HSS) is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant for our Medical Rehabilitation Center who is passionate about the work...

2h ago

Go to Apply

Occupational Therapist - Bridgeport

TEC Group Inc • Bridgeport, MI • 2h ago

Hospital & Medical

Occupational Therapist Status: Full Time Exempt Status: Hourly (Non-Exempt) Wage Range: $32.00/hr to $36.00/hr Sign-On Bonus: Up to $5,000 DUTIES: Responsible for the evaluation, treatment, education, consultation, recor...

2h ago

Go to Apply

Entry Level Pharmacy Technician

Meijer • Birch Run, MI • 10h ago

Hospital & Medical

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you're provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our fam...

10h ago

Go to Apply

Independent Contract Nurse

HealthSource • Saginaw, MI • 17h ago

Hospital & Medical

Description **HealthSource Saginaw (HSS) is looking for licensed Registered Nurses to work under independent self-employed contract. Type:** Full-time or Part-time positions - you choose the commitment that works with yo...

17h ago

Go to Apply

Nurse Practitioner

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers • Saginaw, MI • 5d ago

Hospital & Medical

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Manages patient medical care (according to Nurse Practitioner Protocol) including dia...

5d ago

Go to Apply

Registered Nurse

Serenity Homecare Solutions • Bay City, MI • 1w ago

Hospital & Medical

Registered Nurse (RN) Position Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing skilled nursing services, performing clinical assessments, developing and monitoring person-centered service plans, and ensur...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Dental Assistant

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration • Saginaw, MI • 1w ago

Hospital & Medical

Summary This position is located at the Aleda Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan. Dental Assistants provide routine patient care and perform some complex patient procedures under the general supervision of more...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Select Medical • Saginaw, MI • 1w ago

Hospital & Medical

Overview Position: Physical Therapist (PT) Location: SSH-Saginaw Schedule: Per Diem Compensation: $52 per hour [Brand-Location] is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-IC...

1w ago

Go to Apply

MHT Mental Health Tech Bay City

CareBuilders at Home • Bay City, MI • 1w ago

Hospital & Medical

ATC Healthcare Services of MidMichigan MENTAL HEALTH TECH / MHT ATC Healthcare of MidMichigan is looking for experienced, professional MENTAL HEALTH TECHs / MHTs -- LONG TERM CARE in the Bay City, Michigan area. NEXT DAY...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Wellspring Lutheran Services • Frankenmuth, MI • 1w ago

Hospital & Medical

Hello! Thank you for your interest in joining the Wellspring team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). As a statewide nonprofit serving seniors, families and children in need of support, we take a whole-person approac...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.