Job Description

Occupational Therapist - IPR- St. John Hospital- Detroit, MI

Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses patient's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.
• Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
• Documents findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed.
• Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.

Education/Experience Required:

• Occupational Therapy bachelor degree acquired from an Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) accredited program.

Certification/Licensures Required:

• Current State of Michigan licensure
• Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire)

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