Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab (PRN)

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Primary Location: Mary Free Bed at Covenant

Department: Inpatient Rehab

Weekly Schedule Hours: hours vary, 3 weekend shifts within a 6-week period.

Compensation: $50.00

Looking for 5 days a week PRN coverage

Mary Free Bed Summary

We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives.It'sextraordinarily meaningful work and the reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation. When patients "Ask for Mary," they experience a culture that has been sculpted for more than a century. Our hallmark is to carefully listen to patients andinnovatively serve them. This is true of every employee,from support staff and leadership,to clinicians and care providers.

Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed physicians, nurses and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes.The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the state with access to our unique standard of care

Mission Statement

Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.

Employment Value Proposition

At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture:

• Focus on Patient Care.A selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees.

• Clinical Variety and Challenge.An inter-disciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities and activities.

• Family Culture.We offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing the family/team atmosphere of a small organization.

• Trust in Each Other.Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community.

• A Proud Tradition. Years of dedicated, quality service to our patients and community have yielded a reputation that fills our employees with pride.

Age Specific Responsibility

Must be able todemonstratethe knowledge and skills necessary to provide careappropriate tothe age of the patients served in assigned department. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate informationneeded to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Summary

Assumes full responsibility for evaluating patients' need for occupational therapy.Plans and executes individual treatment programsin accordance withthe state of Michigan licensure and OT scope of practice.Keeps treatment skills updated through continuing education,evidence basedresearch, and program development. Perform job responsibilitiesin accordance withthe program's strategicobjectivesand goals to carry out organizational strategicobjectives.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Each job responsibility is related to the MFB Pillars of Excellence. The responsibility isidentifiedto 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)

• Evaluates patient condition.

• Establishes treatment goals in collaboration withpatientand family asappropriate, and in collaboration with the treatment team. Treatment goals should be interdisciplinary and patient-centered whenever possible. Establisheswrittentreatmentplan, andadministers treatment for each patient according to the stated goals.Delegates responsibilities to occupational therapy assistants asappropriate.

• Re-evaluatespatient'sstatus and effects of treatment.Revises treatment plan as necessaryReviewsrevised goals with patient and family asappropriate.

• Evaluatespatient'sneed for medical equipment and orders theappropriate equipmentas necessary.Evaluates equipment upon delivery and instructspatient,patient'sfamily, and health care workers on its use.

• Participates in planning for patient discharge by considering and communicating with patient, family, community support/services, and environmental limitations.

• Demonstrates competence in relevant software and hardwarerequiredto meet job responsibilities.(Q)

• Documents patient's status and progress throughinitialevaluation, progress notes, and discharge summary according toestablishedinternal/external time standards and adherence to reimbursement guidelines.(Q)

• Communicates with others to integrate occupational therapy treatment with all aspects of patient care.(Q,S)

• Participates in conferences/discussions as needed and exchange of written records with other interdisciplinary team members to integrateoccupationaltherapy treatment plan.

• Instructs the patient and the family in occupational therapy procedures as part of providing patient and familyeducationincluding writteninstructionsas necessary.

• Attends various meetings and in-services as designated.(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)

• Adheres to the Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients,coworkersand members of the community.(Q,S,P)

• Supports program operations as assigned.(Q, S, P, G, F)

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Serves asclinicalinstructor for occupational therapy students.Supervises, teaches, and evaluatesskillsof students.Communicates with participating universitiesregardingskill levels of students.(S)

• Participates in program development and/or research activities as assigned.(Q,G)

• Participates in orientation and training ofnew staff.(Q,P)

We'llembrace all people by:

• Treating everyone with dignity and respect.

• Opening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed.

• Growing talent and people.

• Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexualorientationor socioeconomic status.

• Taking actionagainst discrimination.

• Honoring our differences and how we collaborate.

• Educating staff,patientsand the communities we care for.

• Restoring hope andfreedom,together.

Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards ofbehaviorsas well as encourages, coaches, andmonitorsthe sameinteam 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 byidentifyingproblems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible;participatesin departmental efforts tomonitorand report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

• Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy AssociationaccreditedOccupational Therapy program.

• Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

• Licensure with the state of Michigan.

• Possesses and maintains BLS certification to meet department/program protocol.

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification

None

Occasionally

(Less than 1/3)

Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)

Majority (More than 2/3)

Remain in a stationary position

x

Traverse or move around work location

x

Use keyboard

x

Operate or use department specific equipment

x

Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder

x

Position self toaccomplishthe Essential Functions of the role

x

Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding

x

Transport, position, and/or exert force

Up to 10 pounds

x

Up to 25 pounds

x

Up to 50 pounds

x

Up to 75 pounds

x

More than 100 pounds

x

Other weight: Up to pounds

Other

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 policyregardingrequests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team atrecruitment@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,disabilityor other legally protectedcharacteristic.