Occupational Therapy Assistant Advanced Care at Home

About this role

Job Summary Under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist, provides occupational therapy services to patients/clients to assist in improving basic motor functions, reasoning abilities, compensating for permanent loss of function by teaching patients/clients to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments.  May provide treatment to patients/clients with cognitive impairment, psychosocial dysfunction and physical disability.  Assists with patient/clients and caregiver education.

Essential Functions • Assists Occupational Therapists in providing therapy to patient/client. Participates in the preparation and execution of the patient/client's overall plan of care

• Provides a treatment program as planned, delegated, and supervised by the Occupational Therapist according to agency policy to restore and return maximal function to the patient/client. Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment methods under the direction of the Occupational Therapist

• Documentatoin for each patient/client is in compliance with department standards, medical-legal, regulatory and reimbursement procedures. Ensures that required documentatoin for activities within areas of responsibility is completed in an accurate and timely manner

• Communicates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services. Attend and participate in interdisciplinary conferences to coordinate patient/client care. Provides input into education information for family or caregivers regarding the Occupational Therapy program

• Alerts the supervising Occupational Therapist or designees of potential health problems or changes in the patient/clients condition

• May instruct and train rehabilitation staff, nursing, other medical staff and students regarding patient/client needs and rehabilitation services

• Participates in ongoing process improvement and program development

• Provides transportation of the patient/client as needed using the employees personal vehicle to community based resources related to the patient/clients therapeutic goals (Home Care business lines only/based on CH entity)

Qualifications Required • Associate's degree from accredited therapy assistant program

• LIC-Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required

• CRT-Occupational Therapist Assistant, Registered (OTR) - NB-COT

• 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.

How Corewell Health cares for you • Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here . • On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv • Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! • Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings • Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location SITE - Continuing Care - 1239 E Beltline Ave NE - Grand Rapids Department Name Specialized - Home Care West Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Days Worked Monday to Friday Weekend Frequency N/A CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

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