OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

• Schedule: PRN
• Hospital: Henry Ford Health Genesys
• Location: Grand Blanc, Michigan

GENERAL SUMMARY:

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

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.