University of Michigan Health-Sparrow · 1 day ago
OCCUP THERAP ASST-CERTIFIED - PER DIEM
Lansing, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelUniversity of Michigan Health-Sparrow is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide treatment that restores function and enhances quality of life for patients. The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, documenting care, and educating patients and their families under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Provide prescribed occupational therapy treatment to patients under the supervision of the occupational therapist: areas of treatment include range of motion, strength, tone, posture, gait, orthotic or prosthetic fit, sensorimotor function, massage, joint mobilization, exercises etc
Employ principles of teaching and learning to educate patients and their families in the knowledge and skills that promote functional restoration of mobility
Document all care given, and the patient response in the patient's medical record
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient’s care, rehabilitation programs, and related rehabilitation activities
Maintain professional standards by participating in in-services and hospital / department requirements
Delegates, directs, and supervises implementation of care to PCT, and occupational therapy assistant students
Act as a resource to other disciplines in proper body mechanics, positioning techniques, early mobility, and transfer techniques
Qualification
Required
State of Michigan Certification as an Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
Biannual renewal of CPR
BLS Certification (within 6 months of hire) and biannually thereafter
Associate Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant Program
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to perform multiple tasks and adapt to changing work situations
Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job
Preferred
Demonstrated FIM competency
Benefits
Complimentary Medbridge Subscription
Free CEU Courses
Professional development support
Continuing education courses
Multiple courses each year free of charge
1:1 treatment model
Marketleading wages
Company
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow
As Mid-Michigan’s premier healthcare organization and the region’s largest private employer, University of Michigan Health-Sparrow provides quality care to hundreds of thousands of people each year.
Founded in 1896
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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