Occupational Therapist (OT)

Returning Applicant or New Applicant?; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Career development opportunities

HSAs and FSAs

Employee Assistance program

Pet insurance

Job summary

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan in Detroit, MI is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to evaluate and treat patients using standard OT procedures. The role involves planning and implementing therapy programs to enhance motor, sensory, cognitive, and interpersonal skills, with documentation of progress and discharge summaries.

The OT will collaborate with attending physicians to set therapy goals, supervise assistants and students, and participate in interdisciplinary team conferences

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients using standard occupational therapy procedures.
• Evaluates motor and neurological capabilities and documents findings.
• Plans and executes OT programs to improve independence and productivity.
• Oversees OT assistants and students as assigned and co-signs notes.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT certification or eligibility

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT) – 2606003636

Description

: 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

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

1. Bachelors or Masters degree in Occupational Therapy.

2. One year of experience in a clinical setting preferred.

3. Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Michigan.

4. 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 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 southeastern 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.

EEO Statement

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Job

: Therapy and Rehabilitation

Primary Location

: MI-Detroit

Hospital/Facility

: DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

Scheduled Hours : 80

Shift Type: Days

FTE : 1.000000