Occupational Therapist

VeeAR Health is seeking a Occupational Therapist for a job in West Branch, Michigan.

• Specialty:
  Occupational Therapist
• Discipline:
  Therapy
• Start Date:
  
  03/16/2026
• Duration:
  Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Staff

Shift Notes:
Days: 8 Hrs: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM:
Sunday 8-12 and then Monday through Thursday 8-530 or Tuesday through Friday 8-530 and Saturday 8-12
Weekend Requirements: yes
On Call Requirements:
Discussed at interview

Job Description:

Occupational Therapist I - This position delegates responsibility to the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Aides. Activities of this position are patient focused and utilize assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with occupational therapy standards, physician orders, and governing policies and procedures.

More than 1 year of experience preferred but would be willing for new grad.

Area treated: acute (primary) and Outpatient.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaluates the patient’s function by performing formal/informal testing measures to determine the skeletal, neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular status, developmental, social, and cognitive functions.
Develops a goal specific treatment regime based on assessment data and the patient’s tolerance to carry-out the treatment plan as prescribed.
Submits a written treatment regime to be included as part of the plan of treatment authorized by and coordinated with the physician. Updates plan of care as needed to reflect changes in patient status. Co-signs verbal orders received by occupational therapist assistant as necessary.
Devises a schedule of treatment, which is frequency and duration specific to be discussed with patient/family/caregiver and coordinated with clinical support staff.
Educates patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding pathology or condition, patient alternatives, prognosis, and rationale for treatment through forms of rest, exercise, modalities, and other indicated interventions.
Provides supervision for Occupational Therapist Assistants, Home Health Aides, and students per affiliate and regulatory standards.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Completes daily documentation necessary for billing procedures per affiliate policy and in compliance with regulatory agencies
Provides treatment intervention and demonstrates competence to facilitate or restore optimal functioning specific to therapist’s patient care area.
Educates patient/family/caregiver in home education program using relevant and effective teaching methods.
Demonstrates effective oral and written communication with all internal and external customers to maximize quality of patient care including coordination with interdisciplinary team members.
Promotes education and development among staff, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
Promotes process improvement.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING

CONDITIONS:

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow the facility's blood borne pathogen and TB testing as required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

BLS - Basic Life Support - Within 1 month of hire or transfer
NBCOT - NB Certification in Occ Therapy
OTR - Occupational Therapist
REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelors Degree

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• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Continuing Education
• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Referral bonus
• Sign-On bonus