OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (OTA) – PRN Battle Creek, MI
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Job Description
Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) – PRN
Battle Creek, MI
PRN OTA Position | Skilled Nursing / Post-Acute
Looking for a flexible Occupational Therapy Assistant opportunity? Join our Battle Creek therapy team and help patients build the skills and confidence needed for greater independence.
What You'll Do
- Provide skilled OT treatments under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
- Assist patients with functional activities and daily living skills
- Follow individualized treatment plans
- Help improve strength, coordination, mobility, and independence
- Document patient progress
- Communicate effectively with the therapy and care teams
What You Need
- Current Michigan OTA license
- Strong interpersonal and clinical skills
- Skilled nursing/post-acute experience preferred
- Dependable and compassionate approach to patient care
PRN Perks
- Flexible scheduling
- Supplemental income
- Supportive therapy team
- Rewarding patient relationships
Apply today for this PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant position in Battle Creek, MI!
Key Responsibilities
Provide skilled occupational therapy treatments under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist and assist patients with functional activities and daily living skills. Document patient progress and communicate effectively with the therapy and care teams to ensure quality patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Michigan Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) license. Previous experience in a skilled nursing or post-acute care setting is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Michigan, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (93 salary observations; 902 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,562 salary observations; 29,543 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapy assistant | ranked against 1,043 Occupational Therapy Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Michigan vs national | $94k median in Michigan | $97k nationally (−3%)93 state / 5,562 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Michigan | 312 active | 9,040 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Michigan occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment334 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,212 in the last 30 days | 1,658 the 30 days before (+94%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (OTA) – PRN Battle Creek, MI at Concept Rehab & Engage Consulting a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Concept Rehab & Engage Consulting
Benefits & Perks
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Living in Battle Creek
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $201k
- Typical market rent
- $1,159/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 90.5
- 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 · Battle Creek, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.