Per Diem Occupational Therapist

Per Diem Occupational Therapist

Department: Therapy

Employment Type: Flexible

Location: Chelsea, MI

Compensation: $46.10 - $51.65 / hour

Description

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus (per diem; requires meeting minimum hours per agreement)

Schedule: Three (3) shifts per calendar month | Regularly covering weekend shifts is expected | Two (2) holidays per year.
Department: Kresge Health & Rehab Center | Memory Care, Assisted Living, and Independent Living | Chelsea Retirement Community | Chelsea, MI

What You’ll Do in This Role:Join a 5-Star retirement community on a beautiful 58-acre campus with a rich history of excellence in senior care and a truly supportive team culture. The Occupational Therapist plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs to facilitate development and rehabilitation of mentally, physically, or emotionally disabled persons. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patients' physical and mental abilities, analyzing medical data to set realistic rehabilitation goals.
• Track and document patients' progress, preparing detailed reports on improvements or areas requiring additional support.
• Plan, organize, and implement occupational therapy programs tailored to individual patient needs.
• Select and design activities to help patients develop work and life-management skills, considering their physical and mental capabilities.
• Recommend environmental adjustments in patients' work or living spaces to improve independence and quality of life.
• Develop and facilitate social programs to help patients learn or regain skills necessary for work, school, or daily living.
• Prepare and organize therapeutic materials (e.g., puzzles, scissors, eating utensils) for use during therapy sessions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and organizational policies.
• Lead training sessions to educate patients and caregivers on occupational therapy techniques and objectives.

The above is a summary of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties this position will be required to perform. If selected for the position you will receive a full job description.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Graduate of an accredited Therapy program.
• 3 - 5 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current Occupational Therapy state license.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Position requires the ability to lift and move objects, weighing up to 35 pounds without assistance.

Benefits

• Work/Life Balance:  Flexible per diem scheduling — take the shifts that work for YOU 
• Paid Breaks for our team members. 
• Wellness Program & Reimbursement – Prioritize your health and well-being, reimbursed $120 a year!
• Retirement Savings Plan - 403b.
• Daily Pay – Instantly transfer your daily earnings. 
• Team Member Referral Bonus Program – Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!
• Employee Discounts on various services and products.

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