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Detroit, Michigan

Occupational Therapist- Home Health Care

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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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

  • Occupational Therapist - Home Health Care - 40 Hours per week
  • $10,000 Sign on Bonus

Eligible for Full-Time Benefits

The position will be in the Territory of Northern Oakland County The cities will include but are not limited to:

NORTH Clarkston, NORTH Commerce Twp, NORTH Farmington, NORTH Farmington Hills, NORTH Milford, NORTH Novi, NORTH Orchard Lake, NORTH Sylvan Lake NORTH Walled Lake, NORTH Waterford, NORTH West Bloomfield, NORTH White Lake, NORTH Wixom

About the Department

As part of Henry Ford Health's Community Care Services, our team is dedicated to expanding access to care through community-based programs. We focus on meeting patients where they are, connecting them with essential health resources, support services, and care coordination. Our home health care and hospice services make a meaningful impact across diverse populations, ensuring that every individual receives the care they need in the comfort of their own environment.

Role Overview

As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing patient-centered care by performing evaluations and treatments under the supervision of the site Team Leader or Supervisor. You will support patients, physicians, and coworkers by ensuring effective communication and accurate documentation, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for those in our care.

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 OT evaluations and treatment for patients as appropriate.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, coworkers, physicians, and other system employees regarding patient care needs.
  • Document all aspects of patient care accurately and thoroughly.
  • Supervise and delegate tasks to Occupational Therapy Assistants and techs as appropriate.
  • Complete necessary and accurate patient billing information.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and engage in mission-driven work that makes a real difference. We provide opportunities for continuous learning and development, empowering you to excel in your role and contribute to our shared success.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply now to join Henry Ford Health as an Occupational Therapist and be part of a team that¿s transforming healthcare.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
  • Current State of Michigan Registration.
  • National board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will perform patient evaluations and treatments while ensuring accurate documentation and effective communication with the care team. They are also responsible for supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants and techs to maintain high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningPatient communicationClinical documentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Michigan, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (105 salary observations; 757 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,812 salary observations; 26,149 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).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $89k (middle half $75k–$104k)163 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Michigan vs national$89k median in Michigan$97k nationally (−8%)105 state / 6,812 national salary observations
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Michigan304 active9,298 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

37 jobs · 33 employers
9
<$95k
14
$95k-110k
3
$110k-125k
6
$125k-140k
5
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

37 jobs · 33 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
54%
Sign-on bonus
41% this job
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

Strides Therapy and Educational Services · Baltimore, Maryland

$67-$73/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist

Infinity Rehab · Berkeley, California

$57-$70/hr
#3

School-Based Occupational Therapist

$50-$70/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
+ 40 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,257 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Detroit

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$79k
Typical market rent
$1,328/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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