What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist/COTA position at Pinnacle care of Battle Creek?
Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as an Occupational Therapist, where your expertise will empower individuals to achieve independence and improve their quality of life. In this vital role, you will assess, plan, and implement personalized occupational therapy programs that promote functional abilities, support recovery, and enhance overall well-being. While working in inpatient settings you will be at the forefront of delivering compassionate, evidence-based care that makes a meaningful difference.
Duties
- Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments to evaluate patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs.
- Develop individualized treatment plans targeting areas such as ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), motor skills, sensory processing, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Implement therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, coordination, strength, and daily functioning across diverse populations including geriatrics, and individuals with disabilities.
- Assist patients with discharge planning by coordinating care transitions and providing education on adaptive techniques and equipment.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—including speech therapists, physical therapists, physicians, educators and case managers—to ensure holistic patient care.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation within electronic health records (EHR), ensuring compliance with medical terminology standards and healthcare regulations.
- Support clients in specialized areas such as autism spectrum disorders support, early intervention programs, occupational health initiatives, and skilled nursing or post-acute care settings.
Requirements
- Valid licensure or certification as an Occupational Therapist in accordance with state or national regulations.
- Proven experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, disabilities, or in pediatric occupational therapy settings.
- Strong knowledge of physiology and anatomy to inform effective treatment plan development.
- Experience conducting occupational therapy assessments and implementing evidence-based programs tailored to client needs.
- Familiarity with medical documentation practices and electronic health records (EHR) management systems.
- Ability to communicate clearly with clients of all ages and collaborate effectively within interprofessional teams.
- Prior experience working in diverse environments such as inpatient hospitals (including ICU), outpatient clinics, schools (working with students with disabilities), home health services or skilled nursing facilities is highly desirable.
Join us to make a positive impact through innovative occupational therapy practices! We are committed to supporting your professional growth while providing comprehensive patient-centered care that transforms lives every day.
Work Location: In person