Per Diem Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$46.10–$51.65 /hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Per Diem Occupational Therapist
- Department: Therapy
- Employment Type: Flexible
- Location: Chelsea, MI
- Compensation: $46.10 - $51.65 / hour
Description
$2,500 Sign-On Bonus (per diem; requires meeting minimum hours per agreement)
Schedule
Three (3) shifts per calendar month | Regularly covering weekend shifts is expected | Two (2) holidays per year.
Department: Kresge Health & Rehab Center | Memory Care, Assisted Living, and Independent Living | Chelsea Retirement Community | Chelsea, MI
What You’ll Do in This Role
Join a 5-Star retirement community on a beautiful 58-acre campus with a rich history of excellence in senior care and a truly supportive team culture. The Occupational Therapist plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs to facilitate development and rehabilitation of mentally, physically, or emotionally disabled persons.
Key Responsibilities
Assess and evaluate patients' physical and mental abilities, analyzing medical data to set realistic rehabilitation goals.
Track and document patients' progress, preparing detailed reports on improvements or areas requiring additional support.
Plan, organize, and implement occupational therapy programs tailored to individual patient needs.
Select and design activities to help patients develop work and life-management skills, considering their physical and mental capabilities.
Recommend environmental adjustments in patients' work or living spaces to improve independence and quality of life.
Develop and facilitate social programs to help patients learn or regain skills necessary for work, school, or daily living.
Prepare and organize therapeutic materials (e. g., puzzles, scissors, eating utensils) for use during therapy sessions.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and organizational policies.
Lead training sessions to educate patients and caregivers on occupational therapy techniques and objectives.
The above is a summary of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties this position will be required to perform. If selected for the position you will receive a full job description.
- Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Graduate of an accredited Therapy program.
- 3 - 5 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Current Occupational Therapy state license.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Position requires the ability to lift and move objects, weighing up to 35 pounds without assistance.
Benefits
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible per diem scheduling — take the shifts that work for YOU
- Paid Breaks for our team members.
- Wellness Program & Reimbursement – Prioritize your health and well-being, reimbursed $120 a year!
- Retirement Savings Plan - 403b.
- Daily Pay – Instantly transfer your daily earnings.
- Team Member Referral Bonus Program – Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!
- Employee Discounts on various services and products.
Accessibility Support
Brio Living Services is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please contact us at loveyourcareer@mybrio.org
BRIO Living Services Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Brio Living Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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Requirements
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Therapy program with a current state license in Occupational Therapy. 3 to 5 years of related experience and the ability to lift up to 35 pounds are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
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).
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 45% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem Occupational Therapist at Brio Living Services a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,511 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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