Occupational Therapist; OT - Sterling Heights

Job Description - Occupational Therapist (OT) - Sterling Heights )

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefit Statement: At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder care, auto and home insurance

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

• Under general supervision, evaluates & treats patients using standard occupational therapy procedures. Evaluates patients’ motor and neurological capabilities and documents findings.
• Directs, plans, organizes, and executes occupational therapy programs for patients. Exercises professional judgment in selection of treatment media, consistent with attending physicians prescriptions.
• Implements programs designed to enhance motor, sensory, cognitive and interpersonal skills of the patient to promote independence and productivity.
• Works with attending physician to establish patient therapy goals that are consistent with diagnosis. Prepares treatment plans aligned with therapy goals and provides group or individual therapy selecting from various occupational therapy modalities.
• Documents patient treatments, initial evaluation, progress notes and discharge summaries in accordance with established policies and protocols.
• Attends interdisciplinary team conferences and meetings to consult with other team members regarding patient treatment and program development. Oversees, instructs and evaluates occupational therapy assistants, aides, students and/or volunteers as assigned.
• Co-signs notes written by occupational therapy assistants, aides or students. Maintains professional expertise through workshops, lectures, in-services, conferences, etc. Assists in the implementation of programs and services to foster an interdisciplinary approach and a service line system of care.
• Promotes and adheres to the mission, vision and values of the DMC and the customer service behavior standards.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• One year of experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Michigan.
• Initial certification or eligibility for certification if candidate is a new graduate, with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is one of the nation’s largest hospitals specializing in rehabilitation medicine and research. RIM is known for its clinical expertise in spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee care, orthopedics and catastrophic injury care. The Institute houses the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery and SEMTBIS, one of only 16 federally designated model systems of care for brain injury care and research.

RIM also operates 31 outpatient sites throughout southeast Michigan specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics.

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