Senior Occupational Therapist FT Days Sign on Bonus available

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Senior Occupational Therapist provides oversight to the occupational therapy team and assists department leadership with day-to-day operations and problem resolution. The role coordinates staff schedules and patient care assignments, helps ensure department policies and procedures are followed, and assumes supervisory responsibilities when department leadership is absent. The position serves as a clinical resource to the occupational therapy team, supports staff professional development through mentoring, in-service education, and orientation, and oversees, instructs, and evaluates staff in applying occupational therapy principles, modalities, and techniques. The Senior Occupational Therapist participates in team goal-setting, performance improvement, personnel selection and evaluation, and departmental functions and special projects. The role also performs the duties and responsibilities of an Occupational Therapist as required. DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan specializes in rehabilitation medicine and research, including spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedic, and catastrophic injury care. It also operates outpatient sites throughout southeast Michigan.

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 day-to-day 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 and assist staff in resolving 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 help market occupational therapy services to patients, families, and health care 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 the duties and responsibilities of an Occupational Therapist as required.