• Occupational Therapist I

    Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)


    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 Physical & Occupational Therapy Clinic .

     

    Establishes and reviews home exercise programs.

     

    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 disabilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires certification by the American Occupational Therapy Association. Valid Occupational Therapy license in the state of Michigan and BLS certification.

    Desired Qualifications

    One to three years of related experience as a Occupational Therapist with hand therapy experience

     

    CHT certification

     

    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

     

    Valid Occupational Therapy License

     

    BLS Certification

    Work Hours

    Clinic operations are Monday - Thursday 6am to 7pm and Fridays 6am to 5:30pm. Hours would be within this range.

    Website

    HTTPS://HEALTHCARE.MSU.EDU/

     

    Summary of Physical Demands

     

    Must be able to lift 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 01/20/2026 at 11:55 PM