Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health **Excellent Pay** Oakland County, Mi

Occupational Therapist - Home Health Oakland County, MI

POSITION TYPE: Allied Health Professional

SPECIALTY UNIT: Occupational Therapist – Home Health

LOCATION: Oakland County, Mi

SHIFT: Day Shift 

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanente

Job Description:

As an Occupational Therapist for home health, you would provide effective and efficient rehabilitation to patients in their home. The occupational therapist accurately assesses and identifies deficits in a patient’s ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) relative to physical, cognitive, and/or psychological impairments. 

Develops an individualized treatment plan with patient-centered goals that will be accomplished by therapeutic interventions and the use of ADLs. This may include adaptation or modification of the environment or objects within the environment to facilitate engagement and participation.

Responsibilities:

• Performs patient assessment, treatment, 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.
• Maintains clinical productivity standards.
• 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 their home and in the use of equipment. Assists in the maintenance of patient care equipment as needed.
• Participates in student education programs.
• May have other duties assigned as needed.
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Job Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Direct Deposit
• 401K
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Employee discount program
• Excellent room for growth and advancement

Requirements:

• Current OT License as required by state 
• CPR certification with American Heart Association or America Red Cross
• 1 year of experience 
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job
• Positive attitude 
• Dedication to quality patient care 
• Strong communication skills 
• Reliable transportation to perform job duties