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.

Overview:

2-3 Shifts/week 8 Hour Shifts Occasional weekends Rotating holidays

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED

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