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Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Full-Time
Call expectations
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Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

Description

We are Growing! Join the Galaxy Team

Galaxy Brain and Therapy Center is a clinic based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, but has community-based therapists across Michigan. Galaxy is seeking a creative, collaborative occupational therapist who is passionate about providing meaningful, person-centered care. At Galaxy, therapists are trusted to use their clinical judgment, contribute innovative ideas, and develop strong relationships with clients and their support systems. We are committed to creating a workplace where team members feel supported, respected, and empowered to make a meaningful difference.

About the Position

As a community-based occupational therapist, you will support individuals affected by brain injury as they work toward greater independence, participation, and quality of life.

Services are provided in clients’ homes and communities, allowing therapy to address the real-life activities, environments, and challenges that matter most to each person. You may work with clients at different stages of rehabilitation, from focused, short-term interventions to longer-term support.

Through individualized treatment, practical strategies, skilled education, and collaboration with clients, families, caregivers, and other members of the care team, you will help clients pursue meaningful goals and participate more fully in their daily lives.

Responsibilities may include

  • Completing occupational therapy evaluations and developing individualized plans of care
  • Providing evidence-based treatment in clients’ homes and community settings

Addressing daily living skills, executive functioning, cognition, routines, home management, community participation, and other meaningful activities

  • Educating clients, families, and caregivers
  • Collaborating with physicians, case managers, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of the care team
  • Completing accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Supporting safe transitions and greater independence within clients’ everyday environments

Service Territory

We are looking for therapists in Detroit, Howell, Farmington Hills, Downriver, Royal Oak, Sterling Heights, Hamtramck, Lincoln Park, Troy, Southfield, Saint Clair Shores, and more!

This position serves clients in their homes. We work with therapists to build a territory in their region.

Travel time between client appointments is paid, and mileage is reimbursed according to Galaxy’s current reimbursement policy. Caseloads and schedules are coordinated with consideration for geographic location whenever possible.

Benefits

  • Full-time and part-time team members receive a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Health reimbursement benefits
  • Retirement contributions
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Continuing education reimbursement
  • Professional development support
  • Eligibility varies based on employment classification and regularly scheduled hours.

Our Values

Build Trusting Relationships: Create meaningful connections grounded in empathy, transparency, respect, and trust.

Empower Positive Change: Help people recognize their potential and take practical steps toward growth, resilience, and greater participation.

Move Forward, Give Back: Embrace progress, share knowledge, and contribute positively to the lives of those we serve and the communities we call home.

Requirements

  • Qualifications
  • Degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program
  • Current occupational therapy license in the State of Michigan
  • Experience in neurological rehabilitation
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Dependable personal vehicle with current automobile insurance
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently in clients’ homes and community settings
  • Eligibility to provide services to clients with Medicare and commercial insurance
  • Ability to comply with applicable state and federal regulations
  • Commitment to demonstrating Galaxy’s values through clinical care, teamwork, and community involvement

Key Responsibilities

The occupational therapist will provide community-based care to individuals with brain injuries, focusing on improving daily living skills and independence. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Brain injury rehabilitationPatient evaluationTreatment planningEvidence-based practiceExecutive functioning supportCognitive therapyDaily living skills trainingInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationCaregiver supportCommunity-based therapyIndependence training

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 38% have no call, 74% 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

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401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
69% this job
Sign-on bonus
31%
Relocation assistance
13%
Loan repayment
9%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Ann Arbor

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$477k
Typical market rent
$2,086/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (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.

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About Galaxy Brain and Therapy Center

Medical Practices
Ann Arbor, Michigan
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Paid holidays
Health reimbursement benefits
Retirement contributions
Disability and life insurance
Continuing education reimbursement
Professional development support
Paid travel time between appointments