Occupational Therapist FT Days Sign on Bonus available

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

15h

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients using standard occupational therapy procedures. The role includes evaluating patients’ motor and neurological capabilities and documenting findings; planning and delivering therapy programs; and using professional judgment to select treatment media consistent with attending physicians’ prescriptions. Programs are designed to enhance patients’ motor, sensory, cognitive, and interpersonal skills to promote independence and productivity. The Occupational Therapist works with attending physicians to establish therapy goals consistent with their diagnoses, prepares treatment plans, and provides individual or group therapy using a variety of occupational therapy modalities. The role documents evaluations, treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries according to departmental and service-line policies and protocols. It also involves interdisciplinary collaboration, oversight and instruction of assigned occupational therapy assistants, aides, students, and/or volunteers, and ongoing professional development. The position supports interdisciplinary programs and services and promotes the mission, vision, values, and customer-service standards of the DMC.

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 noted for new graduates.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ motor and neurological capabilities and document findings.
Direct, plan, organize, and execute occupational therapy programs for patients.
Select treatment media using professional judgment and in accordance with attending physicians’ prescriptions.
Implement programs to enhance patients’ motor, sensory, cognitive, and interpersonal skills and promote independence and productivity.
Work with attending physicians to establish therapy goals consistent with the physicians’ diagnoses.
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 about patient treatment and program development.
Oversee, instruct, and evaluate occupational therapy assistants, aides, students, and/or volunteers as assigned.
Co-sign notes written by occupational therapy assistants, aides, or students.
Maintain professional expertise through workshops, lectures, in-services, and conferences.
Assist with implementing programs and services that foster an interdisciplinary approach and a service-line system of care.
Promote and adhere to the mission, vision, and values of the DMC and its customer-service behavior standards.