Occupational Therapist- FULL Time- Day shift- Southfield

Department: Rehab Administration - Providence Southfield

$5000 Sign on Bonus, based on eligibility

FULL Time-7:30am - 4:00pm with rotating weekends & major holidays

Conduct OT evaluations and develop plans of care to improve ADL performance and functional mobility/transfers.

New grads welcome with acute or inpatient rehab experience during clinicals.

Flexibility is required to float throughout the hospital based on census and patient needs.

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.