Occupational Therapist

Location

Michigan

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Days, 40-hour guarantee - 8-hour shifts. One weekend per month (Saturday) required.

Job Description

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for assessing and developing individualized treatment plans for patients. This position involves delegating tasks to Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides while following occupational therapy standards, physician orders, and regulatory policies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the patient’s function through formal and informal assessments to determine skeletal, neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular, developmental, social, and cognitive functions.
• Develop a goal-specific treatment regime based on assessment data and the patient's tolerance to carry out the treatment plan as prescribed.
• Submit a written treatment regime to be included in the plan of treatment authorized by the physician, and update the plan of care as needed.
• Devise a treatment schedule that is frequency and duration specific, discussed with the patient/family/caregiver, and coordinated with clinical support staff.
• Educate patients, families, and/or caregivers regarding their condition, treatment alternatives, prognosis, and rationale for treatment through various modalities.
• Supervise Occupational Therapist Assistants, Home Health Aides, and students per affiliate and regulatory standards.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Active Michigan Occupational Therapist License.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Experience in Pediatric Occupational Therapy is required.
• Minimum one year of relevant occupational therapy experience.
• Skills Checklist, current to 1 year, pertaining to Occupational Therapy.
• Two Supervisory Reference Forms completed within the last two years.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
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• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

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