Occupational TherapistDepartment: Therapy
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: St. Joseph, MI
Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 / year
DescriptionSchedule: 40 hours per week | Monday - Friday |
8am - 4:30pm | No weekends! No holidays!
Department: PACE of Southwest Michigan | Niles, MI & St. Joesph, MI
What You'll Do: The Occupational Therapist provides participant-centered evaluations, treatments, and interventions that help participants maintain independence, safety, and quality of life at home, at PACE of Southwest Michigan, and in the community. As part of the interdisciplinary care team, this role contributes to individualized care planning and ongoing coordination to support successful community living and aging with dignity.
Key Responsibilities- Conducts and documents initial assessments and reassessments of participant's condition and functional status.
- Develops treatment programs when indicated, sets goals and provides treatment.
- Provides occupational therapy as determined by the assessment.
- Reviews assessments and discharges participants when appropriate.
- Assesses the need for adaptive and durable medical equipment.
- Communicates participant changes to Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) members.
- Coordinates with the Home Care Coordinator to purchase durable medical equipment.
- Participates in care conference.
- Completes home visits when directed.
- Provides training and education to family members, friends, and PACE of Southwest Michigan staff members for those parts of the treatment plan that can be performed by them.
The above is a summary of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties this position will be required to perform. If selected for the position you will receive a full job description.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise- Active and unencumbered Occupational Therapy license in the state of Michigan.
- Two (2) years' experience as an OT, required.
- Valid Driver's license and reliable transportation.
- CPR certification or willing to obtain.
Job Benefits- Generous 6 weeks of Flexible time off per year-plus paid holidays on top of that.
- Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Team Members - Enjoy Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire.
- Retirement Savings Plan - Secure your future with employer contributions.
- Daily Pay -Instantly transfer your daily earnings.
- Team Member Referral Bonus Program - Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!
- Career Growth & Development - Advance your career with tuition assistance and school scholarships up to $3,000 per semester.
- Wellness Program & Reimbursement - Prioritize your health and well-being, reimbursed 120 a year!
- Mileage Reimbursement - Offered for work-related travel.
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