Occupational Therapist

Detroit Medical Center; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DMC Receiving Hospital in Detroit seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients under general supervision. You will document findings, plan and implement therapy programs, and collaborate with physicians, nurses and therapy staff to promote patient independence.

The role involves choosing therapy modalities, attending team conferences, supervising assistants, and ensuring co-signs on notes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Occupational Therapy.
• One year of experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in Michigan.
• NBCOT certification or eligibility for new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients using standard occupational therapy procedures.
• Document evaluations, progress and discharge summaries.
• Plan, organize and execute therapy programs to promote independence.
• Select treatment media to improve motor, sensory, cognitive and interpersonal skills.
• Attend team conferences and supervise assistants, aides or students as assigned.
• Co-sign notes and maintain professional development through trainings and workshops.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Embark on a rewarding career with DMC Receiving Hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

Benefits Statement

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, evaluates & treats patients using standard occupational therapy procedures. Evaluates patients motor and neurological capabilities and documents findings. Directs, plans, organizes, and executes occupational therapy programs for patients.

Exercises professional judgment in selection of treatment media, consistent with attending physicians prescriptions. Implements programs designed to enhance motor, sensory, cognitive and interpersonal skills of the patient in order to promote patient independence and productivity.

Works with attending physician in order to establish patient therapy goals that are consistent with physicians diagnosis.

Prepares treatment plans consistent with therapy goals; provides group or individual therapy selecting from a variety of occupational therapy modalities.

Documents patient treatments, initial evaluation, progress notes and discharge summaries in accordance with established departmental and service line policies and protocols.

Attends interdisciplinary team conferences and various meetings to consult with other team members regarding patient treatment & program development Oversees, instructs and evaluates occupational therapy assistants, aids, students and / or volunteers as assigned.

Co-signs notes written by occupational therapy assistants, aids or students. Maintains professional expertise through workshops, lectures, in-services, conferences, etc.

Assists in the implementation of programs & services to foster interdisciplinary approach and a service line system of care. Promotes and adheres to the mission, vision and values of the DMC and the customer service behavior standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Occupational Therapy.
• One year of experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Michigan.
• Initial certification or eligibility for certification if candidate is a new graduate, with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

Facility Description

DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, Michigan’s first Level I Trauma Center, helped pioneer the evolution of emergency medicine and currently has one of the busiest and most well-equipped emergency departments anywhere. The first and largest verified burn center in the state is at Receiving, and it is one of only 43 in the nation. Receiving also offers the state’s leading 24/7 hyperbaric oxygen program, Metro Detroit’s first certified primary stroke center, and the nationally recognized and accredited DMC Rosa Parks Geriatric Center of Excellence.

EEO Statement

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