Senior Occupational Therapist (OT)

Tenet Healthcare•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The Senior Occupational Therapist provides oversight to the occupational therapy team under general supervision and established policies and procedures. The role assists department leadership with day-to-day operations, problem resolution, staff scheduling, patient care assignments, and implementation of department policies. The Senior Occupational Therapist assumes supervisory responsibilities when department leadership is absent and participates in personnel selection and evaluation, performance improvement, and team goal setting. The position serves as a clinical resource and mentor to occupational therapy staff, supporting complex cases, professional development, in-service education, orientation, and evaluation of staff in occupational therapy principles, modalities, and techniques. Additional duties include assisting with the volunteer program, supporting community outreach and marketing, contributing to management functions and special projects, and conducting requested studies or research. The role also performs the duties and responsibilities of an Occupational Therapist as required. The position is with DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, a rehabilitation hospital specializing in rehabilitation medicine and research, including spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedic, and catastrophic injury care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
Three to five years of progressively more responsible clinical experience to acquire leadership skills and skills for specialized and independent patient treatment.
Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in Michigan.
Initial certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight to the occupational therapy team and assist department leadership with daily operations and problem resolution.
Coordinate staff work schedules and patient care assignments to support timely service delivery.
Follow, clarify, and enforce department policies and procedures.
Assume supervisory responsibility in the absence of department leadership.
Participate in the selection and evaluation of occupational therapy personnel.
Coordinate and participate in department performance improvement activities.
Serve as a clinical resource to the occupational therapy team and assist staff with complex cases or problems.
Participate in setting and implementing occupational therapy team goals.
Mentor therapy staff and support their professional growth and development.
Provide in-service education and orientation programs.
Oversee, instruct, and evaluate occupational therapy staff in applying occupational therapy principles, modalities, and techniques.
Assist with the volunteer program as needed.
Model customer service and assist in marketing occupational therapy services to patients, families, and healthcare professionals in the community.
Serve as a clinical resource for community-based agencies, institutions, and universities.
Assist management with department functions and special projects, including utilization review, quality assurance, program development, and committee work.
Conduct studies and research projects as requested.
Perform Occupational Therapist duties and responsibilities as required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Paid time off (PTO)
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts
Healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program
Voluntary pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance
Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus, based on relevant experience