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Genesee Health System
Flint, Michigan

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$81k-$100k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

$5000 SIGNING BONUS

Come join our team and make a difference in the lives of those in our community! Genesee Health System (GHS) is looking for energetic and caring people to join our dynamic clinical team.

We value our staff and think they deserve the best! Medical, vision and dental benefits available upon hire at no premium for our staff and their dependents. We also provide an annually loaded HSA of up to $2,300, a 5% match towards your retirement, generous paid time off (40 hours upon hire; 19 ½ days per year) AND 13 paid holidays.

General Statement

Under the direction of the Program Supervisor, performs professional duties including therapeutic assessments, treatment plan development, therapy implementation, and evaluation of data to determine progress towards goals and to adjust the plan as needed. Functions as supervising discipline for assigned cases; performs related work as required.

Minimum Requirements

Educational Requirements

Year(s) of Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and registered by the State of Michigan as an Occupational Therapist.

Must have some documented experience working with individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and pediatric populations.

Additional Requirements

Must be able and willing to provide occupational therapy services as outlined in the Michigan Medicaid Manual. Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and some irregular hours; must have a valid Michigan driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and the use of a vehicle during work hours; ability to physically perform the tasks.

Preferences

Strong clinical foundation in assessing and treating feeding disorders/difficulties, sensory processing, self-regulation, and/or experience working with individuals who may engage in challenging behavior. Experience functioning as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Essential Physical Demands

  • Vision – Position requires the ability to visually assess details at both near and far distances, as well as to perceive depth and spatial relationships with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Hearing – Position requires the ability to receive and respond to verbal communication with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Lifting, Standing, and Walking With or Without Reasonable Accommodations:
  • Position requires the ability to lift up to 35lbs on an occasional basis
  • Position requires the ability to regularly stand for extended periods of time
  • Position requires the ability to walk at a minimum of 35% up to a maximum of 65%
  • Position will require the ability to occasionally stoop, bend, or reach to perform work tasks with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Position must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, including the use of hands and fingers for handling, grasping, typing, writing, or operating equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.

BARGAINING UNIT: Teamsters

FLSA Status: Exempt

Key Responsibilities

Performs professional duties including therapeutic assessments, treatment plan development, and therapy implementation for assigned cases. Functions as the supervising discipline and evaluates data to determine progress towards goals.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and registration by the State of Michigan. Must have documented experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder and pediatric populations, along with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric therapyMultidisciplinary team collaborationClinical documentationMedicaid manual compliance

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 36% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$81k–$100kPediatrics median $89k (middle half $75k–$104k)172 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$94k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Michigan14 active679 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 36% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-onMichigan Occupational Therapist listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment332 active listings, Oct 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

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 18 employers
6
<$90k
9
$90k-105k
4
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
2
$135k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
39%
Sign-on bonus
30% this job
Loan repayment
22%
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist - PRNPer Diem

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$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist (OT) Acute Care

$80k-$130k
#4

OT / Occupational Therapist - Home Health

$98k-$123k
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 680 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Genesee Health System

Mental Health Care
Flint, Michigan
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 signing bonus
Medical, vision, and dental insurance at no premium
HSA up to $2,300 annually
5% retirement match
Generous PTO (19.5 days/year)
13 paid holidays

Living in Flint

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$70k≈ 0.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$927/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.0
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 · Flint, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.