Job Description

Senior Occupational Therapist

Charter Township of Commerce, Michigan DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital

Category Therapy & Rehabilitation Job ID 2606000740

Facility Detroit Medical Center Status PRN Shift Day

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Embark on a rewarding career with DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

Benefits 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 & dependent 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 & childcare, auto & home insurance.

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

Job Summary

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, provides oversight to the occupational therapy team. Assists department leadership in overseeing the day-to-day operations and resolving problems. Coordinates staff work schedules and patient care assignments to ensure timely service delivery. Follows, clarifies and enforces department policies and procedures to ensure efficient provision of occupational therapy services. Assumes supervisory responsibility in the absence of department leadership. Participates in the selection and evaluation of occupational therapy personnel.

Coordinates and participates in department performance improvement activities. Serves as a clinical resource to the occupational therapy team and assists departmental staff with resolving complex cases and/or problems. Participates in setting and implementing goals for the occupational therapy team. Serves as a mentor to assist in professional growth and development of therapy staff. Provides in-service education and orientation programs.

Oversees, instructs and evaluates occupational therapy staff in the application of occupational therapy principles, modalities and techniques. Assists with volunteer program, as needed. Functions as a role model for customer service. Assists in marketing occupational therapy services to patients, families and other health care professionals in the community. Serves as a clinical resource for community-based agencies, institutions and universities.

Assists management in department functions and special projects, i.e., utilization review, quality assurance, program development and committee work. Conducts studies and research projects as requested. Performs all the duties/responsibilities of an Occupational Therapist, as required.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
2. Three to five years of progressively more responsible experience in a clinical area in order to acquire leadership skills, and skills for specialized and independent patient treatment.
3. Leadership experience is strongly preferred.
4. Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Michigan.
5. Initial certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

Skills Required

1. Leadership skills including demonstrated willingness to pursue leadership roles with increasing levels of accountability, comfort with decision-making responsibilities, coaching, teaching and counseling skills, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others and to forge alliances and garner support.
2. Analytical ability and comprehensive knowledge base necessary to evaluate and treat patients, identify opportunities for improvement and problem resolution, evaluate client status and healthcare procedures/techniques, monitor quality of client care and make appropriate recommendations and determine methods for ensuring compliance with department policies and procedures.
3. Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, staff and various levels of management personnel.
4. Technical knowledge of current treatment techniques associated with occupational therapy.

Facility Description

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Oakland County is committed to outstandingcustomer service and medical care. This hospital features the Harris Birthing Centerwith all private birthing suites, the Charach Cancer Treatment Center (affiliated withthe Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center), cardiac services, and comprehensiveinpatient and outpatient diagnostic care. For emergency services, obstetrics andambulatory surgery, Huron Valley-Sinai consistently ranks among the top hospitals inthe nation.

EEO Statement

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

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The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Job: Rehab (Occupational Therapy)

Primary Location: Commerce Township, Michigan

Facility: DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital

Job Type: PRN

Shift Type: Day

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

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