Occupational Therapist
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital as a Occupational Therapist – Rehabilitation Hospital in United States. Occupational TherapistDay Shift (United States of America) We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives. It’s extraordinarily meaningful work and the reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation.
Key Responsibilities
- in accordance with the program’s strategic objectives and goals to carry out organizational strategic objectives.
- Essential Job Responsibilities Each job responsibility is related to the MFB Pillars of Excellence.
- The responsibility is identified to a pillar by the following letters: Q (Quality), S (Service), P (People), G (Growth), F (Financial).
- Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.
Requirements
- relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.
- Summary Assumes full responsibility for evaluating patients' need for occupational therapy.
- Plans and executes individual treatment programs in accordance with the state of Michigan licensure and OT scope of practice.
- Keeps treatment skills updated through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development.
Benefits & Compensation
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Occupational Therapy position at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Michigan.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Patient evaluation, Treatment planning, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Patient education, Clinical documentation, Rehabilitation, Medical equipment assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating patient needs, establishing interdisciplinary treatment goals, and administering individualized therapy programs. They also document patient progress, educate families, and participate in discharge planning to ensure optimal clinical outcomes.
Benefits package: Not-for-profit organization, Family culture, Clinical variety. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Occupational Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
About Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
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