Occupational Therapist - Home Health Care
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Job Description
Company Description
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world.
We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail.
With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations.
Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.
Job Description
- Therapist - Occup Home Health
- Job Title
- Therapist- Occup Home Health
About the Department
Join our dedicated Home Health team at Henry Ford Health, serving patients across mid-Michigan from our Jackson hospital campus. As a trusted community anchor, we provide high-quality care in a close-knit, welcoming environment surrounded by lakes, parks, and small-town charm. Our team is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care, ensuring that every individual receives the support they need to thrive in their home setting.
Role Overview
As a Home Care Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care through comprehensive assessment, development, and implementation of individualized treatment programs. You will support patients in their homes, helping them regain independence and improve their quality of life. Your work directly impacts patient outcomes and their ability to live fulfilling lives.
Why Henry Ford Health
At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.
What You Will Do
- Assess patients¿ functional abilities and develop personalized treatment plans.
- Implement therapeutic interventions to improve patients¿ independence in daily activities.
- Educate patients and their families on adaptive techniques and home safety.
- Monitor progress and revise treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care.
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited occupational therapist program; Bachelor¿s or Master¿s degree required.
- Licensure in the State of Michigan as an Occupational Therapist.
- Valid Michigan driver¿s license and dependable vehicle insured as required by the State of Michigan.
Preferred Qualifications
Home Care experience preferred.
What We Offer
Join a collaborative environment where you can grow your career, contribute to mission-driven work, and engage in continuous learning opportunities. Be part of a team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence in patient care.
Join Our Team
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our mission to provide exceptional care.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Graduate of an accredited occupational therapist program; Bachelors or Master's degree required.
License/Certifications
- Licensure in the State of Michigan as an Occupational Therapist required.
- Requires valid Michigan driver's license and dependable vehicle insured as required by the State of Michigan.
- Home Care experience preferred.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will assess patient functional abilities and develop personalized treatment plans to improve independence. They will also implement therapeutic interventions and educate patients and families on adaptive techniques and home safety.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Michigan, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (84 salary observations; 833 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,096 salary observations; 27,028 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $89k (middle half $75k–$104k)172 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Michigan vs national | $93k median in Michigan | $97k nationally (−4%)84 state / 5,096 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Michigan | 306 active | 9,125 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 36% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Michigan Occupational Therapist listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment332 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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