What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapy Assistant - Full Time - Genesys Hospital position at Full Time - Genesys Hospital - Henry Ford Health - Careers Careers?
Location: Henry Ford Genesys Hospital - Acute Care
GENERAL SUMMARY
- Conduct medically prescribed occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
- Implement an established treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Document findings of patient progress. Seek consultation as necessary.
- Monitor patient's response to treatment plan. Communicate patient progress and possible goal revisions to occupational therapist.
- Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Provide discharge planning assistance and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.
- May oversee the care provided by therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate's degree acquired from an Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) accredited program.
- Current State of Michigan licensure.
- Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire).
- Hospital based (acute care or in-patient rehab) experience preferred.
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