Occupational Therapist or COTA

Job Overview

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist or a COTA to add to our team

Pay is negotiable for the role based on education, background, and years of experience

Occupational therapists treat patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They help these patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working. This role provides services in a structured day program that involves a residential semi-independent living environment, with a focus on promoting skill development, independence, and community integration.

The ideal candidate is a strong collaborator with experience in neurorehabilitation or behavioral health and a passion for helping individuals achieve their personal goals in recovery and independent living.

• Provide treatment for clients through meaningful interventions weekly- many of these interventions take place in client’s homes, community, and/or clubhouse
• Complete daily progress notes and participates in discharge notes including recommendations after OT services are completed.
• Complete all paperwork in appropriate time and uploads all evaluations/progress notes onto server daily.
• Provide standardized assessments and evaluations in home and community for the clients
• Monitor and document client performance, behavior, and progress toward goals
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings providing a comprehensive summary of OT services being provided to client such as current goals and current progression towards goals.
• Collaborating with clinical team and clients to create therapy clinical schedule.
• Weekly written updates describing summary of tasks completed throughout week
• Weekly work log recording working hours for payroll department.
• Activity log weekly to report on tasks/sessions completed daily.
• Monthly update counts (utilizing therapy tracker) reporting how many therapy sessions each client attended.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university required.
• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Current Michigan COTA license in good standing
• Knowledge and experience of occupational issues related to TBI patients.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of the job description.
• Suitable personal appearance, behavior, attitude and integrity.
• Able to problem solve, make decisions, set priorities and document in an effective and timely manner.
• Current licensure to practice Occupational therapy in the State of Michigan.
• Reliable means of transportation; current Michigan’s driver’s license, automobile insurance.
• Has prior work experience with demonstrated competency in job duties.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently, both verbally and in writing as well as keep accurately and orderly records.
• Able to work effectively within a team approach as well as independently.
• Computer and software literate.
• Ability to pass a background and drug screen

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Specialty:

• Neurological
• Mental health

Employment Type:

• Full-Time

Patient Populations:

• Adults

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Join us in delivering exceptional occupational therapy services that transform lives! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your skills can thrive while making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $25