Occupational Therapist

Job Description

This position is responsible for providing patient-focused occupational therapy services. The Occupational Therapist utilizes assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with occupational therapy standards, physician orders, and governing policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the patient's function using formal and informal testing to determine skeletal, neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular status, 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 as part of the plan of treatment authorized by and coordinated with the physician and update the plan of care as needed to reflect changes in patient status.
• Devise a schedule of treatment that is frequency and duration specific, to be discussed with patients, families, and caregivers.
• Educate patients, families, and/or caregivers regarding pathology or condition, treatment alternatives, prognosis, and rationale for treatment.
• Provide supervision for Occupational Therapist Assistants, Home Health Aides, and students according to affiliate and regulatory standards.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Active Michigan Occupational Therapist License.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Experience primarily in outpatient settings, with some acute care experience preferred.
• Supervisory references completed within the last two years.
• Skills checklist current to one year, pertinent to the specialty of Occupational Therapy.

Schedule

This position guarantees a 40-hour work week with 8-hour shifts and requires one weekend per month (Saturday).

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
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!