What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at MEP Health?
Role: Occupational Therapist responsible for evaluating and treating patients using standard occupational therapy procedures.
- Responsibilities: Assess motor and neurological functions, develop and implement individualized therapy programs, document evaluations and progress, collaborate with physicians to set treatment goals, and supervise therapy assistants, students, and volunteers.
- Key Duties: Conduct group and individual therapy sessions, select appropriate treatment modalities, attend interdisciplinary team meetings, and promote a patient-centered approach aligned with organizational values.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Current license to practice in Michigan.
- Eligibility or certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
- Preferred: One year of clinical experience.