Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA/L) PRN

Origami Rehabilitation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Origami provides comprehensive rehabilitation for children and adults with neurological, developmental, mental health, and orthopedic conditions through their residential and outpatient programs. With their compassionate and innovative services, Origami creates opportunities and transforms lives.

If you want to make a difference in the lives of our community members through mission-driven work with a close-knit interdisciplinary team, Origami Rehabilitation is the place for you. The Origami team shares the collective goal of exceeding the expectations of our clients. This goal is achieved through a positive growth-mindset, knowledge sharing, and a sincere commitment to growing individually and collectively through collaboration and continued education. 

Origami’s core values are Celebrate the Individual, Inspire Excellence, Serve with Integrity, and Lead with Passion. If these values speak to you, please consider applying today or reach out to Origami’s Human Resources team to learn more about the employment experience at Origami Rehabilitation! [email protected]

Opportunity Summary:
Join our growing team! Origami is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant. You will have the opportunity to implement tailored occupational therapy care plans, precisely aligned with assessments and physician prescriptions. Effective, timely, and inclusive communication with stakeholders is the heart of our mission, vision, and core values at Origami. If you're looking for a role that combines purpose, skill, and compassion, apply now and help us provide top-quality care to our clients while contributing to their journey towards recovery and wellness.

This position is a dynamic role that will provide treatment at our Lansing-based campuses, including Origami Main in Mason, Origami Greenlawn in South Lansing, and Origami West in West Lansing. The individual in this role must be flexible and adaptable, as the work location will vary based on organizational needs.

Benefits & Rewards

• No weekends or holidays


• Paid on the job training


• Join a diverse and caring team


• Employee Assistance Program


• Employer provided liability coverage

Essential Duties: 

• Model appropriate behavior conducive to a positive working and therapeutic environment.


• Provide care to clients under the direction of the occupational therapist by implementing the plan of care, obtaining data related to the treatment provided, and collaborating with the occupational therapist to modify care as needed.


• Document daily notes and service billings in a timely fashion and in accordance with procedure to provide complete documentation for client charts.


• Proactively initiate and follow-through with tasks utilizing appropriate problem-solving techniques to facilitate communication flow and prompt resolutions.


• Maintain caseload levels at a level deemed reasonable by the OT supervisor.


• Observe all rules of confidentiality as they pertain to program participants internally, and in working with outside individuals and/or agencies.


• Provide caseload coverage for OT services.


• Other duties as assigned by the OT Supervisor.

Requirements: 

• Occupational Therapist Assistant licensure in the state of Michigan.


• CPR, First Aid, AED certification (provided by Origami)


• Embraces and embodies Origami's core values: 

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  • Celebrate the Individual.
  
  
  • Inspire Excellence.
  
  
  • Serve with Integrity.
  
  
  • Lead with Passion.
  
  
  
  

Preferences:

• Neurological rehabilitation education/experience


• Interest in treating children and adult populations

Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to palpate, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop kneel or crawl. Accommodated alternatives are acceptable if they accomplish the necessary essential tasks. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to assist in transfers, gait, and mobility training.

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Origami is an At-Will Employer. By submitting an application, you grant Origami Rehabilitation permission to contact the identified employers, references, and educational institutions to verify the information provided within this application. I further understand that any dishonest, false or incomplete answers or information on this application or subsequent interviews are grounds for immediate dismissal. Due to the nature of our work, should you be offered a conditional offer of employment a background check, fingerprinting, physical, drug screen, and Motor Vehicle Report check are required prior to start date. Should you need assistance in completing this application for any reason please contact a member of the human resources department at [email protected] We would be happy to assist you personally.