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Explore opportunities with CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're dedicated to crafting and delivering innovative hospital and pharmacy solutions for better patient outcomes across the entire continuum of care. With CPS, you'll work alongside our team of more than 2,500 pharmacy professionals, technology experts, and industry leaders to drive superior financial, clinical, and operational performance for health systems nationwide. Ready to help shape the future of pharmacy and hospital solutions? Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.   

As a per diem, nonexempt Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life by developing personalized rehabilitation plans for those with mental, developmental, or physical challenges. You will collaborate with patients, families, and care teams to deliver safe and effective patient centered care tailored to each individual's needs. This is a hands-on opportunity to make a meaningful impact while applying your clinical expertise and tech-savvy documentation skills. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Evaluating patients by assessing physical, cognitive, emotional, and environmental factors that affect daily functioning and review medical histories and observe patients performing activities. 
• Create individualized treatment plans and therapy goals based on the patient's needs, diagnosis, and personal objectives and modify plans as needed.
• Improve activities of daily living by helping patients perform tasks such as dressing, bathing, grooming, eating, cooking, and managing household responsibilities as well as teaching adaptive techniques to increase independence as needed. 
• Use therapeutic activities, exercises, and functional training to improve strength, coordination, cognition, and fine motor skills and address any barriers caused by injury, illness, disability, or developmental conditions.
• Evaluate the need for devices such as splints, grab bars, dressing aids, wheelchairs, and other assistive technology and train patients on proper use. 
• Recommend home, school, or workplace modifications to improve safety and accessibility. 
• Teach caregivers and family members strategies to support the patient's independence and safety. 
• Work closely with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, social workers, and other professionals to coordinate care.
   

Location: Hillsdale Hospital, located in Hillsdale, MI, is a 97-bed acute care facility, offering medical-surgical, emergency, behavioral health, obstetrics, surgical, and rehabilitation services.

Schedule: This per diem, nonexempt position will work on an as needed basis. There are no regularly scheduled hours. Weekend availability is a plus.

Rehab Department Hours: Operating hours for the hospital are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, and Saturday, 8:00am-4:00pm. Outpatient hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00am-6:00pm. Software systems utilized include Agile (Outpatient), NetHealth (SNF), and CPSI (Inpatient). 

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications: 

• A graduate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Current Michigan Occupational Therapist license in good standing  

Preferred Qualification:

• Recent inpatient acute and outpatient treatment experience 
  

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $35.00 to $63.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.    

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.