Occupational Therapist Pediatrics - Military veterans preferred

This position is for a Pediatric occupational therapist in a multidisciplinary clinic. This position has a w eekend rotation at St. Joseph and Niles Hospital acute care approximately 4-5 weekends and 1 holiday per year required. This position is eligible for up to $15,000 in incentives for eligible candidates Job Summary Provides therapy to patients based on patient need and medical direction. Provides patient/caregiver education and arranges for adaptive equipment as needed. Essential Functions 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. Documents evaluation and treatment of each patient in compliance with department standards, medical-legal and reimbursement procedures. Instructs and trains other rehabilitation staff, nursing, other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and rehabilitation services. Participates in ongoing process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives/improvement, program development and marketing activities. Demonstrates productivity as indicated by department standard. Improves skill areas as demonstrated by applying continuing education in-services, participating in competencies in applicable areas, and developing new concepts of patient care and additional skills with various population groups. Qualifications Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited occupational therapy program Preferred Master's Degree LIC-Occupational Therapist - State of Michigan Upon Hire required CRT-Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR) - NB-COT Upon Hire required CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA/ARC within 90 Days required CRT-Hand Therapist, Certified (CHT) - HTCC Upon Hire preferred Physical Demands Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 50 lbs Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 50 lbs Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 10 lbs Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs Sitting: Seldom Standing: Frequently Walking: Frequently Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally Squat: Seldom Stair Climbing: Seldom Ladder Climbing: Seldom Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom Driving: Seldom Reach - Above Shoulder: Occasionally Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally Handling: Occasionally Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally Finger/Hand Dexterity: Occasionally clinicalwest Primary Location SITE - Niles-Buchanan YMCA - 905 N Front St - Niles Department Name Outpatient Rehabilitation - Niles Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work Monday to Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Days Worked Monday to Wednesday and Friday with rotational weekends Weekend Frequency Variable weekends CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. 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