
Senior Occupational Therapist (OT)
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The Senior Occupational Therapist provides oversight to the occupational therapy team and supports department leadership with daily operations, staffing, patient care assignments, and problem resolution. The role serves as a clinical resource, mentors and educates staff, and participates in performance improvement, research, and special projects. The position also performs the duties of an Occupational Therapist as required.
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Senior Occupational Therapist (OT) - 2606002810
Description : Up to $20,000 Sign on Bonus, based on relevant experience 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. 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 :
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Occupational Therapy.
- 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.
- Leadership experience is strongly preferred.
- Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Michigan.
- Initial certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Facility Description 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 Southeastern Michigan Traumatic Brain Injury System (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. 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. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations
Job : Therapy and Rehabilitation
Primary Location : MI-Detroit
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Hospital/Facility : DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
Job Type: : Full-time
Shift Type: : Days
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Req ID: 2606002810
How this job compares
Set against the 4,927 open Occupational Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$85–118K/yr936 salary ranges
- Michigan median$41–48/hr27 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 150 open Occupational Therapist jobs in Michigan and 4,927 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Michigan
- Corewell Health26 open
- Trinity Health22 open
- Henry Ford Health System20 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — more than three in four Occupational Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for (median 1 year, across 1,315 postings).
- Education
- 1,845 of the 4,927 open Occupational Therapist jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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