Occupational Therapist
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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
- Job Title
- Occupational Therapist
About the Department
Join the Inpatient Rehabilitation team at Henry Ford Macomb - Clinton Township, a department dedicated to restoring function and independence to patients recovering from injury or illness.
Our team works collaboratively in a supportive environment, leveraging the resources of Henry Ford Health to deliver comprehensive care.
Located in the heart of Macomb County, our facility is easily accessible and serves a diverse patient population, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of those we serve.
Role Overview
As an Occupational Therapist - Staff, you will play a vital role in helping patients regain independence in their daily living and work skills. You will conduct thorough evaluations, develop personalized treatment plans, and provide hands-on therapy to support patient recovery. Your work will directly contribute to improving the quality of life for patients in our inpatient rehabilitation setting.
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
- Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to assess patient needs and functional abilities.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to help patients recover or maintain daily living and work skills.
- Utilize evidence-based practices and therapeutic techniques to support patient progress.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care.
- Educate patients and their families on adaptive strategies and techniques for independence.
- Document patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
Qualifications
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
Occupational Therapy Bachelor's degree from an Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) accredited program.
- Current State of Michigan licensure.
- Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire).
Successful completion of FIM certification exam with a score of at least 80% within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter.
What We Offer
At Henry Ford Health, we foster a collaborative environment where you can grow your career, contribute to mission-driven work, and engage in continuous learning opportunities. Join a team that values your expertise and supports your professional development.
Join Our Team
Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our dedicated team at Henry Ford Health!
Job Type: Full Time
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop personalized treatment plans to help patients regain independence in daily living skills. They will provide hands-on therapy and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient recovery.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Michigan, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (105 salary observations; 749 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,734 salary observations; 25,870 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)162 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Michigan vs national | $89k median in Michigan | $97k nationally (−8%)105 state / 6,734 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Michigan | 293 active | 9,317 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 26% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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