Senior Occupational Therapist - Neuro Novi

Tenet; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insu

401(k) retirement plan with employer &

Generous PTO

Career development and continuing教育

Health savings accounts

Employee Assistance program

Employee discount program

Pet insurance, legal insurance, etc.

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare Corporation’s Novi neuro rehabilitation site seeks a Senior Occupational Therapist to lead and mentor the OT team. Under supervision, you oversee daily operations, schedule staff, and ensure timely, quality patient care in a dynamic rehab setting.

You will partner with leaders to implement goals, drive performance improvement, and align services with best practices. The role emphasizes mentorship, clinical resource support, and collaboration with hospital and community partners.

Qualifications

• Licensed OT with Michigan license and NBCOT certification.
• Experience leading an OT team or department preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT supervision and mentor therapy staff.
• Coordinate schedules and assign patient care tasks for timely service.
• Enforce department policies to maintain high‑quality care.
• Serve as clinical resource and mentor for staff development.
• Collaborate with leadership on goals and performance improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical evaluation

Interpersonal skills

OT knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Occupational Therapy

Michigan OT license

NBCOT certification

Job description

Job Description - Senior Occupational Therapist - Neuro Novi (2506004575)

Senior Occupational Therapist - Neuro Novi

Description

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is committed to providingexceptional patient care in a supportive andcollaborative environment. As a member of ourteam, you will have the opportunity to work withadvanced technology and be part of a healthcarecommunity dedicated to making a positive impacton the lives of our patients.

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 and according to established policies and procedures, provides oversight to the occupational therapy team. Assists department leadership in overseeing the day-to-day operations and resolving problems. Coordinates staff work schedules and patient care assignments to ensure timely service delivery. Follows, clarifies and enforces department policies and procedures to ensure efficient provision of occupational therapy services. Assumes supervisory responsibility in the absence of department leadership. 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 and assists departmental staff with resolving complex cases and/or problems. Participates in setting and implementing goals for the occupational therapy team. 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 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. Serves as a clinical resource for community-based agencies, institutions and universities.

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

Skills Required

1. 1. Leadership skills including demonstrated willingness to pursue leadership roles with increasing levels of accountability, comfort with decision-making responsibilities, coaching, teaching and counseling skills, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others and to forge alliances and garner support.
2. 2. Analytical ability and comprehensive knowledge base necessary to evaluate and treat patients, identify opportunities for improvement and problem resolution, evaluate client status and healthcare procedures/techniques, monitor quality of client care and make appropriate recommendations and determine methods for ensuring compliance with department policies and procedures.
3. 3. Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, staff and various levels of management personnel.
4. 4. Technical knowledge of current treatment techniques associated with occupational therapy.

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

Occupational Therapy

Primary Location

Hospital/Facility

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

Job Type : PT2Y

Shift Type : Days

Job Number:

2506004575

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