Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Alpena, MI

Occupational Therapist Location: Alpena, MI Agency: Mindlance Health Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours Start Date: ASAP About the Position ID: 74525579 Shift: 9:00 AM-5:30 PM Monday-Friday, roughly 9-5:30pm, weekend rotation (1 per month) Description: Salary Range: $32.00 (goes up based on experience.)$14,000 sign on bonus, 2-year commitmentAgency Placement Fee: 25%Occupational Therapist I - This position delegatesresponsibility to the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Aides. Activities ofthis position are patient focused and utilize assessment, planning,intervention, and evaluation in accordance with occupational therapy standards,physician orders, and governing policies and procedures.Areas treated: Primarily outpatient but do float to acute care sometimes.ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIESEvaluates the patient s function by performingformal/informal testing measures to determine the skeletal, neurological,respiratory, cardiovascular status, developmental, social, and cognitivefunctions.Develops a goal specific treatment regime based onassessment data and the patient s tolerance to carry-out the treatment plan asprescribed.Submits a written treatment regime to be included as partof the plan of treatment authorized by and coordinated with the physician.Updates plan of care as needed to reflect changes in patient status. Co-signsverbal orders received by occupational therapist assistant as necessary.Devises a schedule of treatment, which is frequency andduration specific to be discussed with patient/family/caregiver and coordinatedwith clinical support staff.Educates patient, family, and/or caregiver regardingpathology or condition, patient alternatives, prognosis, and rationale fortreatment through forms of rest, exercise, modalities, and other indicated interventions.Provides supervision for Occupational TherapistAssistants, Home Health Aides, and students per affiliate and regulatorystandards.OTHER DUTIES AND adaptive/supportive equipment based onassessment; contacts appropriate representative and/or supplier to place orderand assists in securing equipment for patient.Documents the patient/family/caregiver response totreatment and changes in patient condition per affiliate documentation policiesand/or standards and in compliance with regulatory agencies.JOB DESCRIPTIONCompletes daily documentation necessary forbilling procedures per affiliate policy and in compliance with regulatoryagenciesProvides treatment intervention and demonstratescompetence to facilitate or restore optimal functioning specific to therapist spatient care area.Educates patient/family/caregiver in homeeducation program using relevant and effective teaching methods.Demonstrates effective oral and writtencommunication with all internal and external customers to maximize quality ofpatient care including coordination with interdisciplinary team members.Promotes education and development among staff,students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teachingmethods.Promotes process improvement.Assists with program development.Participates in team conferences andinterdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.Promotes occupational therapy within MyMichiganHealth and service area, participating in and providing community education.Function as case manager for assigned cases.Demonstrates commitment to MyMichigan Health andspecific affiliate mission as evidenced by customer service, quality ofservice, and teamwork.Maintains confidentiality of patient andaffiliate information in accordance with MyMichigan Health and affiliatepolicies and procedures.Other duties as assigned.MyMichigan Health is a technology drivenorganization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learningopportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL to stressful situations, includingthose involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.Able to wear personal protective equipment thatincludes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for yourposition.Is able to move freely about facility with orwithout an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the jobas outlined in the job description.Overall vision and hearing is necessary with orwithout assisted device(s).Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for longperiods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping,kneeling or crouching.Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and otherpotentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodbornepathogen and TB testing as required.Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along withothers, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability tostay awake.Overall dexterity is required includinghandling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition ofthese movements on a regular to frequent basis.Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able tooccasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66%of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly(67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.At MyMichigan Health, we hold these values to - We offer nothing less thanthe best. We adhere to the highest standards possible in clinical care andcustomer service. We continuously measure ourselves and constantly strive to improve.Integrity - We do the right thing, eachtime, every time. We treat each individual with compassion and respect,demonstrating the pinnacle of professionalism and dignity. We communicateopenly and honestly. We recognize the unique individuality of each person. Inall that we do, we exemplify the highest ethical standards.Teamwork - We provide individualcommitment to a group effort. Collaboration benefits everyone - mostimportantly, our patients. It promotes efficiency, fosters professional andorganizational growth, encourages learning, and stimulates innovation.Accountability - We accept responsibilityfor all we do. We are accountable for the outcomes of our efforts. We areresponsible to the communities we serve, to our patients, and to one another.We recognize that as health care providers we occupy a position of trust.Behavior Standards: We use the followingbehaviors to support our values and provide a clear and simple description of exactlywhat is expected of every employee: Attitude is Everything, Rewardand Recognition,Thoughtful Communication, Teamwork, Service Recovery, PatientSafety, Appearance Matters, Service Excellence, Privacyand Confidentiality, and Electronic Communication Manners. Submission requirements: By submitting your applicant to this need you are acknowledging that you have checked and have no inclination that your candidate has applied directly to this position. Any candidate that has applied directly is not eligible to be onboarded through and agency.CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURESBLS - Basic Life Support - Within 1 month of hire ortransferNBCOT - NB Certification in Occ TherapyOTR - Occupational TherapistREQUIRED EDUCATIONBachelors DegreeEXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND than 1 year of experience preferred but would be willing for new grad.Outpatient Experience preferred [HIGHLY PREFERRED]Successful completion of MyMichigan Health andaffiliate specific orientation. Successful completion of new hire competency.Interpersonal skills needed for effective verbaland written communication in the English language to interact with peopleindividually and in a group at all levels.Ability to work independently, demonstratingproblem solving and organizational skills, time management skills andinitiative.Mandatory Occupational Safety and HealthAdministration (OSHA) is required and must be completed annually according tothe Exposure Control Plan.Ability to work where employee may be exposed tocommunicable diseases. Ability to use personal protective equipment correctly.Ability to perform essential job functions withreasonable accommodation.Ability to demonstrate and teach selectedtreatment routines to appropriate professional and non-professionalindividuals.AOTA membership preferred. at interview WeekendDescription:1 per month Guaranteed Hours: Contract Requirements Required for Onboarding Core Exam - Allied/Non-Nursing Ishihara Colorvision Screening MLH Occupational Therapist Job Description Occupational Therapist Skills Checklist Occupational Therapy Exam