Occupational Therapist I
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Job no: 1107044
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 12
Major Administrative Unit / College: Msu Hci Clinical Services
Department: Msu Hci Clinical Services 40001137
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Health Care Professional, Health Care Support, Administrative Professionals- AP, 1/2 Time (50-64.9%), Union
Position Summary
Job Duties:
- Provides patient care.
- Assesses and evaluates patients, documents findings, and establishes goals and treatment plans.
- Fabricates appropriate upper extremity splints to increase range of motion and/or function.
- Documents patient treatments, evaluations, and progress. Communicates with staff, physicians, and outside agencies in order to report patient progress.
- Instructs and orients students and volunteers in the Occupational Therapy Department.
- Establishes and reviews home exercise programs.
- Develops and implements hand therapy followship program and coordinated continuing education seminars.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Occupational Therapy; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in treating a variety of conditions; hand therapy and splinting experience - minimum Level 2 fieldwork in hand therapy; Valid OT license in the state of Michigan and BLS certification.
Desired Qualifications
CHT certification (preferred)
1–3 years of experience treating hand patients
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Resume, Cover Letter, Proof of OT License, and Proof of BLS.
Work Hours
Clinic operation hours are Monday - Thursday 6am - 7pm, Fridays 6am - 5:30pm. Hours would be within this range.
Website
HTTPS://HEALTHCARE.MSU.EDU/
Summary of Physical Demands
The job requires significant physical effort and involves performing stretching/resistance exercises for patients, lifting patients from wheel chairs, moving equipment and demonstrating exercises 26 to 75% of the time. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Summary of Health Risks
Exposure to human blood, serum, and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions; TB risk or work within three (3) feet of patients in a health care setting; wear a respirator.
The Bidding Eligibility ends on 01/27/2026 at 11:55 PM
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Applications close: Eastern Standard Time
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