Occupational Therapist FT Days Sign on Bonus available

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

About The Position

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist for day shifts. The role evaluates and treats patients using standard occupational therapy procedures, assesses motor and neurological capabilities, and documents findings. The therapist plans and delivers programs to support patients’ motor, sensory, cognitive, and interpersonal skills, promoting independence and productivity. Working with attending physicians, the Occupational Therapist establishes therapy goals consistent with each physician’s diagnosis and prepares treatment plans. The therapist provides individual or group therapy using appropriate occupational therapy modalities, records evaluations, treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries according to departmental and service line policies, and participates in interdisciplinary conferences and meetings about patient care and program development. The role may include overseeing, instructing, and evaluating occupational therapy assistants, aides, students, or volunteers, and co-signing their notes. The therapist maintains professional expertise through educational activities and helps implement programs and services that promote interdisciplinary care. The position also requires supporting and adhering to DMC’s mission, vision, values, and customer service standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Michigan.
Initial certification or eligibility for certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT); eligibility is specified for new graduates.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

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