Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$80-$100/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Join University Home Care Inc as an Occupational Therapist, providing personalized and compassionate care to clients in Wayne, MI. In this role, you will help individuals improve their daily living skills and regain independence through tailored therapeutic interventions.
Responsibilities
- Assess clients' physical, emotional, and developmental needs to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Implement therapeutic activities and exercises to improve clients’ functional abilities.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals and family members to support client progress.
- Document patient progress and update treatment plans as necessary.
- Educate clients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques and adaptive equipment use.
- Maintain compliance with company policies, state, and federal regulations.
Requirements
- Valid Occupational Therapy license in the state of Michigan.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Proven experience as an Occupational Therapist preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong commitment to quality patient care and ethical practices.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Benefits
- Competitive pay ranging from $80.00 to $100.00 per hour, paid twice a month.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
- Supportive work environment focused on employee well-being.
- Flexible scheduling options.
About the Company
University Home Care Inc is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate home care services to individuals in Wayne, MI and the surrounding areas. We focus on empowering clients to achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life through personalized care plans and a supportive team environment.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Michigan, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (75 salary observations; 739 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (4,667 salary observations; 26,845 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)), so the posted ~$187k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $195k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $166k–$208k | Occupational Therapy median $89k (middle half $75k–$104k)168 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Michigan vs national | $89k median in Michigan | $97k nationally (−8%)75 state / 4,667 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$195k in purchasing power | Michigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Michigan | 306 active | 9,224 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 30% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Michigan Occupational Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment334 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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