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Trinity Health
Chelsea, Michigan

Flex Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$51.27/hr

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Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
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Job Description

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

  • Job Description Summary
  • Trinity Health Chelsea Hospital
  • Location: Chelsea, MI
  • Schedule: PRN- Contingent Non-Benefitted, Day Shift
  • Rate: $51.27 Flat Rate

Position Summary

Provide evaluation and treatment for patients on inpatient rehab unit. Participate in all aspects of their care including compliance and regulatory requirements, attending team conferences, completing family/care partner training, making recommendations for DME upon discharge, work with team to facilitate successful discharge to community setting. Weekends/holidays required on rotating basis. Occasional work on acute care unit may be required based on census/staffing. Prefer candidate with experience working with SCI and TBI population.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Provides quality patient care by considering the age specific, development and cultural needs through competent clinical practice. Demonstrates unit/area competencies.

Identifies and assists in resolution of problems related to safety, sanitation and maintenance of the environment.

  • Practices effective communication in all interactions (patient, visitor, co-worker, etc.)
  • Promotes a positive work environment by demonstrating teamwork.
  • Orients patients and families to the therapeutic purposes and procedures of Occupational Therapy.
  • Instructs patients and families in individualized home programs.
  • Participates in departmental quality assurance and improvement activities.
  • Provides for his/her own professional growth and education and contributes to staff development activities.

Supervises Occupational Therapy fieldwork students as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator or Student Program Coordinator.

Stays up to date on all participating insurance guidelines for rehabilitation services.

Provides thorough documentation on each patient interaction. Documentation must be timely and include all pertinent information required by state law, accrediting agencies and 3rd party payers.

Completes daily charges for each patient while adhering to ethical practices per insurance guidelines for each payer.

Works with site leader and secretarial staff to ensure schedules are managed well to achieve targeted productivity and clinic budget.

Participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings.

Other Functions and Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience and Certification/Licensure

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from accredited university and licensure in the State of Michigan. Certification with the NBCOT preferred. Experience working with SCI and TBI population is preferred.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide evaluation and treatment for patients on the inpatient rehabilitation unit while participating in all aspects of their care. Collaborate with the healthcare team to facilitate successful discharge planning and ensure compliance with regulatory and insurance requirements.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy and licensure in the State of Michigan. Experience working with spinal cord injury (SCI) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) populations is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationPatient TreatmentClinical DocumentationDME RecommendationsPatient EducationTeam CollaborationStudent SupervisionSafety ComplianceSCI CareTBI Care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Michigan, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (17 salary observations; 110 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (5,208 salary observations; 15,532 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 50% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
84%
CME allowance
71%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Relocation assistance
16%
Visa sponsorship
10%

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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Chelsea

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$402k
Median resident rent
$1,619/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Ann Arbor, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.