Occupational Therapist

Description

ABA Pathways, LLC is seeking a compassionate and adaptable Occupational Therapist who brings enthusiasm to their work and is eager to learn and grow within our organization. At Pathways, we foster a supportive employment environment that encourages professional growth, discovery, and collaboration. Our team is committed to a person-centered approach to treatment and services while promoting cultural competence in everything we do. We also offer opportunities for advancement through structured promotional tracks, allowing motivated team members to develop their skills and grow into leadership and specialized roles within the company.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Occupational Therapists (OT) provide care to patients based on the application of scientific occupational therapy principles to establish, develop, and/or maintain the ability to participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. Common occupational therapy intervention works one-on-one with patients, focusing on their individual needs to help them achieve improved quality of life and independence goals such as participation in school and social situations.

This position might provide occupational therapy services across two clinics.

• 300 Saint Andrews Road, Saginaw, MI 48638
• 1625 Concentric Blvd., Saginaw, MI 48604

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete comprehensive client specific assessments.
• Provide direct client care to assess medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient’s capacity.
• Helps clients develop or regain physical or mental functioning by implementing programs involving manual arts and crafts, practice in functional, prevocational, vocational, practical activities, daily life skills, and sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities.
• Evaluates results of occupational therapy by observing, noting, and evaluating patient’s progress; recommending and implementing adjustments and modifications.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Promotes maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual’s physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest.
• Completes discharge planning by consulting physicians, social workers, BCBA, and support coordinator, and parents/guardians.
• Ability to lift, move, assist moving weight up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods of time.
• Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing and instructing clients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
• Documents client care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Maintains client confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects client and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Develops occupational therapy staff by providing information; developing and conducting in-service training programs.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

POSITION EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

Pathways established a work/life balance policy with the goal of assisting staff in preserving personal time. This is a full-time, salary working at least 40 hours per week. Typical hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 6:30pm with Saturday opportunities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. In addition,