Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Corewell Health

Paw Paw, MI 49079

Posted 10 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time
  • Industry

    Healthcare
  • Job Description

    Occupational Therapist

    About the unit

    CHS Watervliet Hospital has a comprehensive 18 bed acute inpatient rehabilitation center. This CARF certified unit is designed to meet the rehabilitation needs of patients primarily suffering from neurologic or orthopedic conditions. Individuals receive comprehensive care, with services provided from an interdisciplinary team approach including Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology. CHS Watervliet clinicians also support patient care within a 6-bed orthopedic unit, and 12 bed emergency department.

    About Lakeland Hospitals

    The health system comprises three?hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, a regional cancer center, rehabilitation centers, two long-term care residences, home care and hospice services, and 34 affiliate physician practice locations. We provide both inpatient and outpatient?medical services?throughout Southwest Michigan

    Scope of work

    Provides therapy to patients based on patient need and medical direction. Provides patient/caregiver education and arranges for adaptive equipment as needed.Performs evaluation procedures to assess the level of disability with regard to scope of practice, goals and a plan of treatment, and to make appropriate recommendations.Provides a treatment program and education to restore and return maximal function to the patient. Assesses effectiveness of treatment and modifies goals / treatment methods, as needed to meet changing needs.

    How we will care for you, while you care for our patients

    • Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
    • On-demand pay program powered by Payactive
    • 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, pet insurance
    • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

    Qualifications

    • Bachelors Degree or equivalent from an accredited occupational therapy program Required
    • Masters Degree Preferred
    • LIC-Occupational Therapist - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
    • CRT-Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR) - 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
    • CRT-Hand Therapist, Certified (CHT) - HTCC Hand Therapy Certification Commission Hand Therapy Program Upon Hire preferred

    Primary Location

    SITE - Watervliet Hospital - 400 Medical Park Dr - Watervliet

    Department Name

    Inpatient Rehab Therapies - Watervliet

    Employment Type

    Full time

    Shift

    Day (United States of America)

    Weekly Scheduled Hours

    40

    Hours of Work

    7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

    Days Worked

    Monday through Friday

    Weekend Frequency

    Variable weekends

    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.

  • Job Benefit(s)

    Pet Insurance Identity Theft Protection