Occupational Therapist- Certified Driving Instructor

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! HR@origamirehab.org  

Position Summary:

Occupational Therapist - Certified Driving Instructors (OT-CDI) at Origami develop and administer one on one sixty minute treatment sessions in order to provide quality rehabilitation services to our valued clients. OTs communicate with appropriate stakeholders involved in advancing client care. This communication is reflective of Origami’s mission, vision, and core values; as well as is effective, timely, and inclusive. 

Essential Duties:

• Evaluate and document findings and prepare and implement treatment plans for clients referred by physicians.
• Record evaluations, daily progress notes, discharge reports, and service billings in a timely manner and in accordance to procedure to provide complete documentation for client charts.
  
• Contribute to the design and maintenance of effective and timely systems of documentation, including the collection and analysis of outcome data and auditing systems.
  
• Maintain caseload levels at a level deemed reasonable by the Occupational Therapy Supervisor.
• Model appropriate behavior conducive to a positive working and therapeutic environment.
• Observe all rules of confidentiality as they pertain to program participants internally, and in dealing with outside individuals and/or agencies.
• Proactively initiate and follow-through with tasks utilizing appropriate problem solving techniques in order to facilitate communication flow and prompt resolutions.
• Adhere to ethical guidelines set forth by the American Occupational Therapy Association and practice in accordance with the State of Michigan regulations.
  
• Provide caseload coverage for the various specialty areas provided by OT.
  

Requirements:

• Registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
• Possess a valid Occupational Therapy License in the State of Michigan
• 3-5 years of Occupational Therapist experience 
  
• Embraces and embodies Origami's core values:
  • Celebrate the Individual.
  • Inspire Excellence.
  • Serve with Integrity.
  • Lead with Passion.

Preferred:

• Certified Driving Instructor (CDI)
• Certification as a Brain Injury Specialist (within 6 months from eligibility)
• Certification as a Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (once eligible)
  

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, stoop kneel or crawl, and taste or smell. 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.

Benefits & Rewards

• Hiring Bonus
• No evenings, weekends, or holidays
• No on-call expectations
• Generous Paid Time Off (144 hours of PTO accrues annually! Increases after 4 years.)
• Paid Holidays (64 hours of holiday pay each year!)
• Regular employment, consistent pay
• Health, Dental, Vision
• Employer Retirement Contributions (with no vesting schedule!)
• Professional Development & Continuing Education Support
• 100% Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Access to Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Access to additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Paid New Parent Leave
• Paid New Grandparent Leave
• Paid on the job training
• Join a diverse and caring team
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential for student loans to be forgiven!)
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-sponsored Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) education and credentialing
• Employer provided liability coverage

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 hr@origamirehab.org We would be happy to assist you personally.