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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Contingent - Days
Surgeons Choice Medical Center is a patient centered health care facility and physician owned destination of care focusing on all hand, joint, orthopedic and sports medicine.In 2004, in an ambitious push to bring hospitality back to the hospital, a small group of top Metro-Detroit surgeons decided to create their own surgical hospital; one that provided patients with the best possible care in a small, easy-to-manage environment that truly embraces the best patient experience. We have since become the premier center of choice with 30 surgical beds, 26 rehabilitation beds, and 6 operating rooms.
Surgeons Choice Medical Center has an exciting opportunity for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. An ideal candidate has a passion to serve people to improve their quality of life and empower them on their health journey.
Perks for our staff:
- Competitive salary!
- Health Safety Measures in place for everyone
- A diverse & inclusive workforce that embraces communication, caring and courtesy.
- Positive Onboarding Experience
- Company Events
- Community Discounts
- And more!
Schedule: Varies
Job type: Contingent
Our Culture is Best in Class!
At Surgeons Choice Medical Center our culture starts with the hospital owners who are physicians and surgeons, working side-by-side with our management and staff, invested in improving patient care. You will be part of a caring and dynamic group of healthcare professionals that thrive on providing exceptional customer service. You will work in a friendly environment that fosters compassionate communication, responsible engagement and provides you with the resources you need to provide high-quality service. Your experience and expertise are highly valued, your contributions are recognized, and your professional goals are supported. If you have a desire and passion to make a difference in people's lives, Surgeons Choice Medical Center is the place for you.
Responsibilities:
Provides occupational therapy services to patients impaired by physical dysfunction, including assessment, treatment planning and implementation of the treatment plan based on the functional needs of the patient. Provides supervision for COTA and students.
Requirements:
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting from an accredited school required.
- 2+ years experience as a registered Occupational Therapist Assistant required.
Licensure/Certification
- Current unrestricted Occupational Therapist Assistant License from the State of Michigan required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Physical ability to bend, position and transfer patients and exert forces up to 70 lbs.
- Ability to react effectively to the needs of patients and families.
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to exercise professional judgment and initiative when analyzing problems and recommending solutions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducts screenings and evaluations to determine the patient/resident’s functional impairments in activities of daily living.
- Develops and implements treatment plans to reach patients/resident’s highest potential for independence.
- Adheres to professional standards of practice.
- Provides direct patient/resident care to facilitate the restoration of functional abilities.
- Performs duties within the parameters of the State of Michigan Public Health Code.
- Provides documentation in a legible manner to maintain quality of the medical record as it relates to reimbursement guidelines, accuracy, and facility requirements.
- Participates in patient care conferences and program development as necessary.
- Promotes current standards of clinical practice through participation in continuing education and in-service programs.
- Provides in-services to other staff members on occupational therapy as it relates to patient/resident care.
- Ensures that the patient/resident has the appropriate equipment while in the facility and for discharge to home.
- Designs and fabricates splints and or slings per doctor’s order to meet the needs of the patient/resident.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
