Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Occupational Therapist –

Embark on a rewarding career with Children's Hospital of Michigan. 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.

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 and healthcare dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program and Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder childcare, auto and home insurance

Note:

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

• Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, provide direct rehabilitative patient care to patients at a variety of rehabilitation locations.
• Travel to various sites, as needed, and evaluate and treat patients in accordance with rehabilitation department and respective site policies and procedures.
• Evaluate patient status by observing patient and administering/interpreting a variety of tests. Tests may include measurement of motor and neurological capabilities, psychological and social functioning, cognitive skills, and neuromuscular functioning.
• Develop treatment plans based on assessment of patient needs, analysis of medical history from test performance and records, and goals established in conjunction with the patient, family and physician.
• Administer treatment plans using therapeutic activities, procedures and/or modalities for remediation and compensation of patient deficits.
• Recommend adaptive devices and/or durable medical equipment as needed, and instruct patients/families in the use of rehabilitative equipment. Assist patients in rehabilitative exercise programs as needed.
• Document patient treatments, initial evaluation, therapeutic progress notes and discharge summaries in accordance with departmental policies and service line protocols.
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings and various conferences to report on patients' progress; consult regularly with site/service line team members regarding patient treatment.
• Be responsible for the organization and maintenance of equipment and supplies in the treatment area; recommend the purchase of supplies and/or equipment as needed. May collaborate with and mentor other employees, as appropriate.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan – Troy and six ambulatory sites.

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. Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment, applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

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