Occupational Therapist - PRN

Occupational Therapist I

Assumes full responsibility for evaluating patients' need for occupational therapy. Plans and executes individual treatment programs in accordance with the state of Michigan licensure and OT scope of practice. Keeps treatment skills updated through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development. Perform job responsibilities in accordance with the program's strategic objectives and goals to carry out organizational strategic objectives.

Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.

At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture:

• Focus on Patient Care. A selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees.
• Clinical Variety and Challenge. An inter-disciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities and activities.
• Family Culture. We offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing the family/team atmosphere of a small organization.
• Trust in Each Other. Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community.
• A Proud Tradition. Years of dedicated, quality service to our patients and community have yielded a reputation that fills our employees with pride.

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned department. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

We'll embrace all people by:

• Treating everyone with dignity and respect.
• Opening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed.
• Growing talent and people.
• Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.
• Taking action against discrimination.
• Honoring our differences and how we collaborate.
• Educating staff, patients and the communities we care for.
• Restoring hope and freedom, together.

Customer Service Responsibilities:

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement:

Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications:

• Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensure is required in every US State and Territory the Therapist is practicing. Licensure requirements should be met according to individual State laws.
• Possesses and maintains BLS certification to meet department/program protocol.

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification:

• Remain in a stationary position: None
• Traverse or move around work location: Occasionally
• Use keyboard: None
• Operate or use department specific equipment: None
• Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: None
• Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: Frequently
• Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: Frequently
• Transport, position, and/or exert force:
• Up to 10 pounds: Majority
• Up to 25 pounds: Frequently
• Up to 50 pounds: Frequently
• Up to 75 pounds: Frequently
• More than 100 pounds: Occasionally

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.