About Us
McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited program of physical or occupational therapy.
• Current State Board of Physical or Occupational Therapy Licensure in the State of Michigan.
• BLS certification.

Preferred:

• One year of teaching experience.
• One year of physical or occupational therapist experience.

Registration through accrediting body National Board Certificate for Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), if an OT.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 25004255
• Daily Work Times: 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law

• Provides educational leadership to patients and care providers to enhance specialized patient care within established clinical protocols.
• Assists patients and caregivers with educational needs, problem resolution and health management across the continuum of care.
• Collaborates with medical providers, patient care staff and unit management in the planning, implementation, and delivery of educational curricula.
• Initiates clinical skills development programs within the parameters of established clinical and preceptor models; monitors trends and implements educational strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards and parameters.
• Provides direct specialized therapy services to an assigned group of patients, providing specialized patient care within therapy protocols and assisting in the performance of all related therapy duties.
• Develops patient care plans, incorporating evidenced-based research and national standards; consults with and serves as a clinical resource for unit management to ensure quality patient care.
• Educates technical and patient care staff in the use of new equipment, supplies, and instruments; coordinates in-service training and workshops for appropriate staff.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Acts as a resource or consultant to individuals, groups and departments institution-wide and seeks consultation with outside experts to achieve patient goals.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed