Occupational Therapist - $29-38 per hour

Detroit Medical Center; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Detroit, Michigan is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to oversee the occupational therapy team and ensure efficient service delivery. Responsibilities include managing staff schedules, participating in departmental activities, and mentoring new therapists. A Bachelor's or Master's degree along with a state license and NBCOT certification are required. The role offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of progressively more responsible experience in a clinical area.
• Leadership experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to inspire and build confidence in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to the occupational therapy team under supervision.
• Assist in overseeing daily operations and staff scheduling.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for therapy staff.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Technical knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in Michigan

Initial certification with NBCOT

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Detroit Medical Center is seeking a Occupational Therapist for a job in Detroit, Michigan.

Job Summary

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, this role provides oversight to the occupational therapy team. The candidate assists department leadership in overseeing day‑to‑day operations and resolving problems, coordinates staff work schedules and patient care assignments to ensure timely service delivery, follows and enforces department policies and procedures, assumes supervisory responsibility in the absence of department leadership, and participates in the selection and evaluation of occupational therapy personnel.

Coordinates and participates in department performance improvement activities, serves as a clinical resource to the occupational therapy team, assists departmental staff with resolving complex cases or problems, participates in setting and implementing goals for the team, and serves as a mentor to assist in professional growth and development of therapy staff. Provides in‑service education and orientation programs.

Oversees, instructs and evaluates occupational therapy staff in the application of occupational therapy principles, modalities and techniques. Assists with the volunteer program as needed, functions as a role model for customer service, assists in marketing occupational therapy services to patients, families and other health care professionals in the community, and serves as a clinical resource for community‑based agencies, institutions and universities.

Assists management in department functions and special projects such as utilization review, quality assurance, program development and committee work. Conducts studies and research projects as requested. Performs all the duties/responsibilities of an Occupational Therapist as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
2. Three to five years of progressively more responsible experience in a clinical area to acquire leadership skills and specialized, independent patient treatment capabilities.
3. Leadership experience is strongly preferred.
4. Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Michigan.
5. Initial certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

Skills Required

1. Leadership skills including willingness to pursue leadership roles with increasing accountability, decision‑making, coaching, teaching, counseling and the ability to inspire, build confidence and forge alliances.
2. Analytical ability and comprehensive knowledge to evaluate patients, identify improvement opportunities, monitor quality of client care, and recommend compliance methods for department policies.
3. Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, staff and various levels of management.
4. Technical knowledge of current occupational therapy treatment techniques.

Benefits Statement

• 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 and healthcare/depending flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program and employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including 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 employment status.

Job Details

Job: Rehab (Occupational Therapy)

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

Job Type: PRN

Shift Type: Day

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Employee Benefits

At the DMC, health and well-being are important to us, so we provide a range of benefits and options to help meet the needs of all eligible employees. In addition to a range of healthcare plans, including higher and lower deductible options, we offer dental, vision, and an employee assistance plan. Basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are provided for free to eligible plan members. Employees can also choose supplemental life or disability plans, a legal services plan, and an identity protection plan. For those employees who are looking for support to care for family members, we offer child and elder care programs. We also provide a 401(k) savings plan and an employee discount plan that includes discounts for a wide variety of products including auto and home insurance and mobile plans.

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Life insurance
• Discount program