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Occupational Therapist - Outpatient & Acute Care - Alpena, MI
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist seeking a rewarding position in Michigan? Join a leading healthcare facility in Alpena, MI, offering a competitive salary, a $14,000 sign-on bonus, flexible outpatient and acute care settings, and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact patient care. Start your new chapter today with a supportive team committed to excellence.
Quick Facts Location: Alpena, MI
Start Date: 07/01/2024 (flexible)
End Date/Duration: 2-year commitment
Shift: Days, 8 hours (flexible as needed)
Hours per Week: 40
Employment Type: Full-Time
Licenses/Certifications: Michigan Occupational Therapist license (or eligibility)
Experience: Prior OT experience preferred but not mandatory
Pay & Benefits Hourly Pay Rate: $32.00+ (based on experience)
Sign-On Bonus: $14,000
Benefits: Competitive benefits package (discussed upon application)
What You'll Do Evaluate patients' functional abilities through formal and informal assessments
Develop and implement personalized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians
Educate patients and families about conditions, prognosis, and therapies
Supervise Occupational Therapist Assistants, Aides, and students
Document patient responses and progress for billing and regulatory compliance
Assist in selecting and securing adaptive equipment
Participate in team conferences and community education initiatives
Maintain compliance with health and safety protocols
Act as case manager for assigned patients
What You Need
Required:
Valid Michigan Occupational Therapist license or eligibility
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to evaluate and develop treatment plans
Preferred: Prior outpatient therapy experience
Experience in acute care settings
Ability to adapt to a dynamic healthcare environment
About the Assignment
Join a dedicated team in a vibrant healthcare setting committed to excellence and patient-centered care. This position involves outpatient services primarily, with occasional float to acute care units. You'll be part of a community-focused organization emphasizing teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife.
Worksite address
alpena, MI, 49707, US
Who can apply
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