Flex Occupational Therapist PRN

Employment Type

• Part time
• Shift:
• Rotating
• Shift
• Description:
• Trinity
• Health
• Livingston
• Hospital
• Location:
• Brighton,
• MI
• Schedule:
• Non-benefitted
• Contingent
• Variable
• Shifts (Day/Afternoons)
• Pay rate: $51.27 Implements the evaluation and treatment of medically disabled patients using established procedures. Provides education to patients and family to deal with present disabilities or prevent further disabilities. Provides consultation to health care personnel and public in matters of occupational therapy. RESPONSIBILITIES Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System. Adheres to System performance standards Value differences Strive for excellence Courteous and friendly Take responsibility for customer’s needs Respect privacy Take pride in cleanliness View a customer complaint as a gift Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Demonstrates understanding of Institute of Medicine triangle and incorporates components into daily job duties safety patient centeredness effectiveness efficiency timeliness equity Evaluation of Patient Evaluates patients’ physical and functional status as related to medical diagnosis.
• Administers tests reflective of current standards of practice including: sensory, manual muscle, range of motion, and other evaluation techniques. Evidence of timely treatment planning based on objective findings. Establishes short and long term therapy goals, formulates treatment plans consistent with goals. Utilizes critical thinking to determine priorities in treatment to address barriers. Treatment of Patient Treatment reflects current standards of practice. Treatments using recognized procedures such as therapeutic exercise, activities of daily living, functional training and application of modalities. Delegates care appropriately to assistive staff based on state practice act. Provides quality patient care considering age specific, developmental and cultural needs through competent practice and application of the physical rehabilitation process. Documentation Completes daily documentation on day of service. Accurately completes charges for therapy services provided on day of service. Charges appropriately based upon current reimbursement guidelines specified by carriers. Regularly documents patient’s progress to goals. Provides updates to physician and other treatment members. Communication Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Seeks and shares information in an appropriate fashion. Communicates effectively with patients, families and other health care personnel. Organizational Skills Maintains productivity based on department standards. Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability to meet patient care demands. Demonstrates good home management to meet requirements of job. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions and participate in their resolution. Assumes accountability for performance of job duties. Occupational Therapist Team Work Conveys a positive attitude. Maintains cooperative relationships with peers. Demonstrates flexibility in covering needs of the departments. Takes initiative to assist co-workers without being asked. Professional Development Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field through reading and attending related conferences and seminars. Prepares and provides in-service presentation. Participates in community activity as requested by Leadership. Participates on committees as requested by Leadership. Assists with program development as requested by Leadership. Mentors co-workers in area of clinical expertise. Participates as Clinical Instructor with students as requested. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSURE A Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. Certification by American Occupational Therapy Certification Board as an Occupational Therapist, Registered. Current Michigan registration as an Occupational Therapist. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.