Senior Occupational Therapist (OT)

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Career development opportunities

HSA/FSAs

Job summary

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, part of Tenet Healthcare Corporation, is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to supervise and guide the OT team, ensuring efficient patient care delivery and adherence to department policies. You will coordinate schedules, mentor staff, and contribute to performance improvement initiatives within a leading rehabilitation program.

The role requires Michigan licensure, NBCOT certification, and 3–5 years of clinical leadership experience, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Three to five years of progressively more responsible experience in a clinical area to acquire leadership skills.
• Leadership experience is strongly preferred.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to the occupational therapy team and assist department leadership with day-to-day operations.
• Coordinate staff work schedules and patient care assignments to ensure timely service delivery.
• Serve as clinical resource, mentor staff, and participate in professional growth and development activities.
• Participate in department performance improvement activities and special projects (utilization review, quality assurance, program development).
• Assist in marketing occupational therapy services to patients, families and community health professionals.

Skills

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Michigan OT license

NBCOT certification

Job description

Job Description - Senior Occupational Therapist (OT) (2606002810)

Job Description

Senior Occupational Therapist (OT) - 2606002810

Description:

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

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, 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

1. Bachelors or Masters degree in Occupational Therapy.
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. 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).

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

Therapy and Rehabilitation

Primary Location

Hospital/Facility

Hospital/Facility: DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

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