Overview
Under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist, provides occupational therapy services to patients/clients to assist in improving basic motor functions, reasoning abilities, compensating for permanent loss of function by teaching patients/clients to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. May provide treatment to patients/clients with cognitive impairment, psychosocial dysfunction and physical disability. Assists with patient/clients and caregiver education.
Our therapists provide 1:1 care with our patients.
We offer generous continuing education including a full MedBridge membership and support for advanced certifications
As a large health system, we offer many growth opportunities
Our Epic EMR allows for seamless care and better transparency of physician notes
As a Not for Profit organization they may be eligible for debt forgiveness
Essential Functions
Assists Occupational Therapists in providing therapy to patient/client. Participates in the preparation and execution of the patient/client’s overall plan of care.
Provides a treatment program as planned, delegated, and supervised by the Occupational Therapist according to agency policy to restore and return maximal function to the patient/client. Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment methods under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.
Documentation for each patient/client is in compliance with department standards, medical-legal, regulatory and reimbursement procedures. Ensures that required documentation for activities within areas of responsibility is completed in an accurate and timely manner.
Communicates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services. Attend and participate in interdisciplinary conferences to coordinate patient/client care. Provides input into education information for family or caregivers regarding the Occupational Therapy program.
Alerts the supervising occupational therapist or designees of potential health problems or changes in the patient/client’s condition.
May instruct and train rehabilitation staff, nursing, other medical staff and students regarding patient/client needs and rehabilitation services.
Participates in ongoing process improvement and program development.
Provides transportation of the patient/client as needed using the employee’s personal vehicle to
community based resources related to the patient/client’s therapeutic goals (Home Care business lines only/based on SH entity).
Qualifications
Associate’s Degree accredited therapy assistant program (Required)
Therapy assistance experience (Preferred)
Experience in neurological injury, TBI, and Spinal Cord injury (based on Spectrum Health entity) (Preferred)
Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified (COTA) – NB-COT National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Upon Hire (Required)
Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA American Heart Association or Basic Life Support (BLS) – ARC American Red Cross 90 Days (Required)
Driver’s License – STATE_MI State of Michigan Home Care Business Lines
Upon Hire (Required)
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
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
Primary Location
SITE – Rehab & Nursing Leffingwell – 1001 Leffingwell – Grand Rapids
Department Name
Resource Rehab – GR
Employment Type
Part time
About Spectrum Health
Spectrum Health is a nationally recognized not-for-profit health system, offering a full continuum of health services through our health plan, medical group and hospital group. As an integrated health system, we are able to work together across all facilities, employees and providers to create exceptional, consumer-focused interactions.
Spectrum Health is redefining what it takes to improve the health of our communities and introducing new and innovative ways for consumers to access high-quality, low-cost care so that they can connect with us for a lifetime of health.
We strive to provide one Spectrum Health experience: a consistent, high-quality, seamless health journey for consumers; no matter where, when or how they interact with us. The result is better health outcomes for the thousands of individuals, families and communities we serve.
We are the region’s largest employer, with corporate offices located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Spectrum Health Hospital Group and Spectrum Health Medical Group are consistently recognized for the exceptional care they provide. Priority Health is among the largest health system-sponsored health plans in the U.S. and offers extensive experience serving large and small employer groups, individuals, Medicare Advantage, Healthy Michigan Plan and Medicaid populations.
Since 2010, Spectrum Health has been listed five times among the 15 Top Health Systems in the U.S. by Truven Analytics™. Click here to see a complete list of our safety, quality and patient experience awards.