Occupational Therapist (OT) - Outpatient
Alpena, Michigan
MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist (OT)

Overview

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Location: Alpena, Michigan
• Facility: MyMichigan Medical Center, part of MyMichigan Health
• Employment Type: Temporary
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for:

• Evaluating patients' functions through formal and informal testing to assess skeletal, neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular, developmental, social, and cognitive functions.
• Developing goal-specific treatment regimes based on assessment data and patient tolerance.
• Submitting written treatment regimes as part of the treatment plan authorized by the physician and updating the plan of care as needed.
• Creating a treatment schedule that is frequency and duration specific, in coordination with patients, families, and clinical support staff.
• Educating patients, families, and caregivers about conditions, treatment alternatives, and prognosis.
• Supervising Occupational Therapist Assistants, Home Health Aides, and students in accordance with affiliate and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Licensure: Must have a valid Michigan Occupational Therapy license (MI LARA).
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA.
• Experience:

  • General OT experience required; must be able to work with pediatric and general populations.
  • Experience in outpatient settings with acute care, orthopedics, neurology, and pediatrics is required.
• Additional:

  • Active driver's license, auto insurance, reliable vehicle, and a clean DMV report.
  • Candidates must not be local (50-mile radius restriction).

Additional Information

• Dress Code: Uniform or dress/casual clothes (no jeans).
• Coverage Area: 6 counties, typically one county per OT.
• Mileage: Reimbursement at IRS standard; daily mileage ranges from 25-100 miles.

Profile Requirements

• Work history relevant to the specialty.
• Skills checklist current within the last year.
• Two supervisory reference forms from the last two years.
• Permanent address required for consideration.

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals looking to make a significant impact on patient care in a temporary role.