Occupational Therapist (OT)

Tenet•Detroit, MI

13d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients using standard occupational therapy procedures. The role evaluates patients’ motor and neurological capabilities and documents findings; plans and delivers occupational therapy programs to promote patient independence and productivity; and uses professional judgment to select treatment methods consistent with physicians’ prescriptions. The therapist works with attending physicians to establish therapy goals consistent with diagnoses, prepares treatment plans, and provides individual or group therapy using a variety of occupational therapy modalities. The Occupational Therapist documents initial evaluations, treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries according to departmental and service-line policies and protocols. The role participates in interdisciplinary conferences and meetings to consult on patient treatment and program development, and may oversee, instruct, and evaluate occupational therapy assistants, aides, students, or volunteers. The therapist maintains professional expertise through educational activities, helps implement interdisciplinary programs and services, and adheres to the DMC’s mission, vision, values, and customer-service standards. DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan specializes in rehabilitation medicine and research, including spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedic, and catastrophic injury care. The Institute also operates outpatient sites throughout southeast Michigan focused on sports medicine and orthopedics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in Michigan.
Initial NBCOT certification, or eligibility for certification for a new graduate.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients using standard occupational therapy procedures.
Assess patients’ motor and neurological capabilities and document findings.
Plan, organize, and deliver occupational therapy programs to promote patients’ motor, sensory, cognitive, and interpersonal skills, independence, and productivity.
Use professional judgment to select treatment methods consistent with attending physicians’ prescriptions.
Work with attending physicians to establish therapy goals consistent with the physician’s diagnosis.
Prepare treatment plans and provide individual or group therapy using a variety of occupational therapy modalities.
Document treatments, initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with departmental and service-line policies and protocols.
Attend interdisciplinary team conferences and other meetings to consult with team members regarding patient treatment and program development.
Oversee, instruct, and evaluate occupational therapy assistants, aides, students, and/or volunteers as assigned; co-sign their notes.
Maintain professional expertise through workshops, lectures, in-services, conferences, and other activities.
Assist in implementing programs and services that foster an interdisciplinary approach and a service-line system of care.
Promote and adhere to DMC’s mission, vision, values, and customer-service behavior standards.