Staff Occupational Therapist - Full Time/Days - Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital

GENERAL SUMMARY

Performs OT evaluation and uses treatments to develop, recover, or maintain the daily living and work skills of patients.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs patient assessment, treatment, discharge planning and collaboration with other health care providers.
• Documents patient care and billing information timely and in accordance with department standards.
• Communicates with co-workers, and other professionals, including physicians and nurses as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
• Functions as a team member in care of patients and in mentoring with other staff.
• Delegates aspects of patient care to support staff per OT / OTA MI Licensure Administrative Rules providing necessary communication and supervision.
• Maintainsclinicalproductivitystandards.
• Maintains technical clinical expertise through ongoing clinical education.
• Participates in in-services, staff meetings, quality activities and aspects of program development.
• Maintains awareness of patient safety issues within the clinic and in the use of equipment. Assists in the maintenance of patient care equipment as needed.
• Maintains patient confidentiality according to HFHS HIPAA policies.
• Maintains adherence to all applicable Federal / State law / regulations, AOTA
• standards of practice, MI Licensure requirements, the HFHS Integrity / Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, as well as all other HFHS policies and procedures.
• If requested, represents HFHS at community and professional functions.
• Participates in student education programs
• May have other duties assigned as needed.

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)

Additional Information

Organization : Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital

Department : Occup Therapy-WH

Shift : Day Job

Union Code : Not Applicable