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Occupational Therapist

Tenet•Detroit, MI

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, then plans and delivers programs to enhance motor, sensory, cognitive, and interpersonal skills and promote independence and productivity. The therapist uses professional judgment to select treatment media consistent with attending physicians’ prescriptions and works with physicians to establish therapy goals aligned with diagnoses. The Occupational Therapist prepares treatment plans and provides group or individual therapy using a variety of modalities. The role documents initial evaluations, treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries according to departmental and service-line policies and protocols. It also involves participation in interdisciplinary conferences and meetings, oversight and instruction of occupational therapy assistants, aides, students, and volunteers as assigned, and continued professional development. The therapist contributes to programs and services that support interdisciplinary care and promotes 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 from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), or eligibility for certification if 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.
  • Evaluate patients’ motor and neurological capabilities and document findings.
  • Direct, plan, organize, and execute occupational therapy programs.
  • 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 group or individual therapy using a variety of occupational therapy modalities.
  • Document treatments, initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries according to departmental and service-line policies and protocols.
  • Attend interdisciplinary team conferences and 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, conferences, and similar activities.
  • Assist with 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.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 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
  • Voluntary legal insurance
  • Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance
  • Voluntary long-term care insurance
  • Elder and childcare benefits
  • Auto and home insurance

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