$7,500 Sign on Bonus Available
Primary Location
MFB @ Munson - Otsego Ortho and Rehab
Employment Type
Full time - 40 hours
Compensation:
$23.45 and goes up based on experience
Days Worked
Monday - Friday, 8am- 4:30pm, weekend and rotation
Other Benefits:
Annual Merit Increases, Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision,) PTO, Holiday Pay, PSLF Eligible
Provides occupational therapy services as assigned by, and under the supervision of, an occupational therapist. Keeps treatment skills updated through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development. Perform job responsibilities in accordance with the program’s strategic objectives and goals to carry out organizational strategic objectives.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Each job responsibility is related to the MFB Pillars of Excellence. The responsibility is identified to a pillar by the following letters: Q (Quality), S (Service), P (People), G (Growth), F (Financial).
- Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.
- Provides patient care. (Q)
- Assists occupational therapist in treatment planning and conducting evaluation procedures.
- Assists the occupational therapist in treating patients utilizing modalities, therapeutic exercise, assistive devices, and functional activities.
- Provides verbal and/or written feedback to primary occupational therapist regarding all significant observations or changes in the patient’s condition, reaction, and response to treatment.
- Aids the occupational therapist in estimating equipment and supply needs and may participate in the acquisition and inventory of these items.
- Provides coverage of patients in the absence of other staff.
- Document’s patient’s status and progress according to established internal/external time standards and adherence to reimbursement guidelines. (Q)
- Communicates with other appropriate people to integrate OT treatment as necessary, or as directed. (Q, S)
- Participates in educational program for patients, patient's families, and health care workers regarding treatment procedures, functional activities, and home programs.
- Participates in patient care conferences as requested.
- Participates in various meetings and in-services as assigned. (Q,P)
- Follows all hospital policy and procedures including but not limited to patient confidentiality and infection control. (Q)
- Meets or exceeds program productivity expectations. (F)
- Provides discipline specific coverage (following cross training orientation) within the Mary Free Bed system as requested. (F, S)
- Supports program operations as assigned. (Q, S, P, G, F)
- Functions as patient advocate. (S)
- Demonstrates competence in relevant software and hardware required to meet job responsibilities. (Q)
- Adheres to the Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients, coworkers and members of the community. (S)
Other Job Responsibilities:
- Serves as clinical instructor for occupational therapist assistant students. Supervises, teaches, and evaluates skills of students and volunteers. Communicates with participating universities regarding skill levels of students. (S, P, G)
- Functions as a resource person in area of expertise. (S, G)
- Participates in program development and/or research activities as assigned. (Q, G)
- Participates in orientation and training of new staff. (Q, P)
- Assists in maintaining clean and orderly treatment areas. (S)
- We’ll embrace all people by:
- Treating everyone with dignity and respect.
- Opening more doors to opportunity for other to succeed.
- Growing talent and people.
- Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.
- Taking action against discrimination.
- Honoring our differences and how to collaborate.
- Educating staff, patients and the communities we care for.
- Restoring Hope and Freedom, together.
Customer Service Responsibilities
Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.
Responsibilities in Quality Improvement
Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.
Essential Job Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
- Licensure with the State of Michigan.
- The physical ability to lift, position, and transport patients with physical impairments.
- Possesses and maintains BLS certification to meet department/program protocol.
- Munson Location Specific: Current American Heart Association BLS Course for Healthcare Professionals. Training will be provided within 60 days of hire if applicable.
Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification
Levels:
- None (No specific requirements)
- Occasionally (Less than 1/3)
Remain in a stationary position: None
Traverse or move around work location: Occasionally
Use keyboard: None
Operate or use department specific equipment: None
Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: None
Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: Frequently
Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: Frequently
Transport, position, and/or exert force:
Up to 10 pounds: Majority
Up to 25 pounds: Frequently
Up to 50 pounds: Frequently
Up to 75 pounds: Frequently
More than 100 pounds: Occasionally
Other weight: Up to___ pounds:
Other: None
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@maryfreebed.com.
Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.
