Occupational Therapist

Overview

Occupational Therapist Full Time Days -

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, orthopedics and catastrophic injury care. The Institute houses the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery and the 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.

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 in order to promote patient independence and productivity.

Works with attending physician in order to establish patient therapy goals that are consistent with physicians’ diagnosis. Prepares treatment plans consistent with therapy goals; provides group or individual therapy selecting from a variety of occupational therapy modalities. Documents patient treatments, initial evaluation, progress notes and discharge summaries in accordance with established departmental and service line policies and protocols. Attends interdisciplinary team conferences and various meetings to consult with other team members regarding patient treatment & program development.

Oversees, instructs and evaluates occupational therapy assistants, aids, students and / or volunteers as assigned. Co-signs notes written by occupational therapy assistants, aids or students. Maintains professional expertise through workshops, lectures, in-services, conferences, etc. Assists in the implementation of programs & services to foster 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.

• Assess and treat patients using standard occupational therapy procedures.
• Evaluate patients’ motor and neurological capabilities and document findings.
• Plan, organize, and execute occupational therapy programs to improve independence and productivity.
• Collaborate with attending physicians to establish therapy goals aligned with diagnosis.
• Prepare treatment plans and provide group or individual therapy using various modalities.
• Document initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries per policy.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences and program development activities.
• Supervise and evaluate occupational therapy assistants, aides, students, and volunteers as assigned.
• Co-sign notes written by assistants, aides, or students and maintain ongoing professional development.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary care and align with the facility’s mission and values.

Job:
Therapy and Rehabilitation

Primary Location:
Hospital/Facility

Hospital/Facility: DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

Scheduled Hours : 80

Shift Type :
Days

FTE : 1.000000

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