Occupational Therapist - Novi, MI

Detroit Medical Center; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Generous PTO

Education opportunities

HSA/Healthcare FSA

Employee assistance program

Job summary

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan in Detroit is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients under supervision, developing and implementing comprehensive therapy plans. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to promote patient independence and functional outcomes.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, mentoring staff, and contributing to program development while maintaining clinical excellence in a renowned rehabilitation setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience.
• Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in Michigan.
• NBCOT certification is required.
• Minimum of 60 points on professional growth criteria.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients using standard occupational therapy procedures.
• Develop and implement therapy plans to improve motor, sensory, cognitive, and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team to set patient goals.
• Supervise OT assistants and students as assigned and co-sign notes.
• Document treatments, evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.

Skills

Clinical skills

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Occupational Therapy

Tools

NBCOT

Job description

• Up to $20,000 Sign on Bonus, based on relevant experience**

• Up to $20,000 Sign on Bonus, based on relevant experience**

Embark on a rewarding career with DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan. 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

• 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 and according to established policies and procedures, evaluates & treats patients using standard occupational therapy procedures. Responsible for treating the complex/specialty cases for assigned site(s). 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.

Provides staff mentoring and develops/implements educational in-services for staff. Attends interdisciplinary team conferences and various meetings to consult with other team members regarding patient treatment & program development. May oversee, instruct and evaluate 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Three years of clinical experience in order to acquire skills for independent patient treatment.
• Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Michigan.
• Initial certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Minimum of 60 points on the professional growth and development criteria.

Facility Description

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is one of the nation’s largest hospitals specializing in rehabilitation medicine and research. RIM is known for its clinical expertise in spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedics and catastrophic injury care. The Institute houses the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery and the Southeast Michigan Traumatic Brain Injury System (SEMTBIS), one of only 16 federally designated model systems of care for brain injury care and research. RIM also operates 31 outpatient sites throughout southeast Michigan specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics.

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Job: Rehab (Occupational Therapy)

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Day

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