Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: Detroit, MI

Job Type: Contract

Schedule: as there are two positions available. Schedule: 7am-530pm 1- position: 4- 10-hour shifts: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 1- position: 4- 10-hour shifts: Sunday - Wednesday OT is billable after 48-hour work week

Pay Rane: $ 40 - $47.5 hourly ($1,700 - $1,900 weekly)

Duties:

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.

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Skills:

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assesses patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.

· Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.

· Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.

· Documents findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed.

· Seeks consultation as necessary.

· Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.

· Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.

· Oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.

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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

· Bachelor’s degree required. - Master's degree preferred. -

· Acute Care Experience preferred; however, willing to train the right new graduate candidate.

**This engagement is for 8- weeks with possible extension and/or covert FTE **Candidate must have experience with in-patient rehab **Must have BLS

CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED

· BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association

· Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) credentialed from the Michigan Board of Occupational Therapists obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.