Occupational Therapist - Dearborn, Michigan

Deliver expert occupational therapy services in a hospital setting dedicated to critical illness and rehabilitation care. This contract opportunity, located in Dearborn, MI, emphasizes superior quality, teamwork, and a strong safety culture focused on both patient and employee well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess patient functioning per physician orders and develop individual treatment plans based on evaluations and patient goals.
• Implement occupational therapy interventions, adapting techniques to patient needs and diagnosis.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and discharge planning, ensuring patient/family education and appropriate adaptive equipment.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and OT students, supporting clinical development and orientation of new staff.
• Maintain thorough and timely documentation, including evaluations, daily progress notes, discharge plans, and equipment training.
• Promote a culture of safety by adhering to patient handling protocols, infection control, and workplace safety guidelines.
• Demonstrate professionalism in attendance, personal appearance, and cooperative scheduling.
• Actively engage in quality improvement efforts and communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.

Qualifications / Desired Experience:

• Valid Occupational Therapist license.
• Experience in hospital-based occupational therapy, preferably with critical illness and rehab patients.
• Strong communication skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to supervise support staff and students.
• Commitment to safety and quality care standards.
• Demonstrated flexibility with scheduling and teamwork.

Location Insight: Dearborn, MI, is a vibrant community known for its rich cultural heritage and proximity to metropolitan amenities. Residents enjoy a blend of urban convenience and suburban comfort, with access to parks, dining, and cultural events.

This role offers a rewarding contract engagement within a facility committed to upholding core values such as respect, resourcefulness, and results. Embrace the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient recovery through expert occupational therapy.

Apply now to contribute your skills in a safety-driven, collaborative environment where quality care is the top priority. This contract opportunity provides a platform to advance your clinical expertise while supporting the recovery of patients with complex needs.