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Corewell Health·Watervliet, Michigan
Occupational Therapist Assistant
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The Occupational Therapist Assistant works within an interdisciplinary team to conduct psychosocial assessments and develop care plans for patients with complex needs. They are responsible for coordinating alternate sites of care, facilitating transitions, and documenting patient progress in the electronic medical record.
Job Summary To work collaboratively with members of an interdisciplinary team in order to assist patients and families with complex psychosocial needs.
These interventions may include, but are not exclusive to: alternate site coordination, discharge planning, addressing all forms of identified abuse/neglect, adoption, substance use disorders, assisting with end of life decisions, providing appropriate referral resources, bereavement support, adjustment counseling, facilitating guardianships and behavioral health concerns (including psychiatric transfers).
Essential Functions Conducts psychosocial assessments with patient and or family to assist with identified psychosocial needs or who may be identified to require an alternate site of care post discharge and executes a plan.
Communicates with alternate sites of care and/or community agencies in an effective and timely manner, to best address the patient’s needs.
Completes and documents the assessment and plan in the electronic medical record, accurately reflecting the patient’s current condition, situational factors, transition of care needs and psychosocial imperatives.
Provides consultation and resources to members of the healthcare team.
Responsible for maintaining relevant and current knowledge of community resources.
Participates or assists in department, regional, or statewide stakeholder committees, projects etc., as assigned/requested.
Develops and maintains current knowledge of federal and state regulations as they pertain to role.
Required Associate's Degree accredited therapy assistant program Therapy assistance experience Preferred Experience in neurological injury, TBI, and Spinal Cord injury (based on Spectrum Health entity) Preferred LIC-Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) - STATE_MI #N/A Upon Hire CRT-Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified (COTA) - NB-COT National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Upon Hire required LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Home Care Business Lines
Upon Hire required CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required About Corewell Health As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.
Candidates must hold an Associate's Degree from an accredited therapy assistant program and possess relevant certification as a COTA. Additional requirements include a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Market context
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