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Detroit, Michigan

Occupational Therapist - Home Health Care - City of Detroit

Occupational TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world.

As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more.

With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

  • Occupational Therapist - Home Health Care
  • Location: City of Detroit
  • Schedule: 40 hours per week, day shift
  • On-Call Requirements: Minimum of one weekend per month, plus one summer holiday and one winter holiday
  • Compensation & Benefits: $10,000 sign-on bonus; eligible for full-time benefits
  • The position will be in the city of Detroit

General Summary

Under the supervision of the site Team Leader or Supervisor, the Occupational Therapist will:

Deliver Impactful OT Evaluations and Treatment

that make a real difference in patients' lives and help them reclaim their independence

Build Meaningful Connections

by communicating openly and collaboratively with patients, coworkers, physicians, and team members—keeping everyone in the loop on patient progress and care needs while maintaining thorough documentation

Lead and Empower

your Assistant and tech team members by delegating thoughtfully and supervising with confidence

Keep the Wheels Turning

by ensuring all patient billing information is completed accurately and efficiently

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Master's Degree, preferred.

License/Certifications

Current State of Michigan Registration and National board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification.

Working Conditions

  • Patient care setting with potential exposure to communicable disease.
  • Limited noise, temperature fluctuation and dust are possible.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will deliver impactful evaluations and treatments to help patients reclaim independence while maintaining thorough documentation. They will also lead and empower assistant and tech team members while ensuring accurate and efficient patient billing.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningClinical documentationCommunication

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Michigan, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (84 salary observations; 833 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,096 salary observations; 27,028 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)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 9,128 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $89k (middle half $75k–$104k)172 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Michigan vs national$93k median in Michigan$97k nationally (−4%)84 state / 5,096 national salary observations
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Michigan306 active9,125 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 34% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onMichigan Occupational Therapist listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment332 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,128 Occupational Therapy listings), 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

45 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

44 jobs · 35 employers
17
<$105k
7
$105k-120k
7
$120k-135k
9
$135k-150k
4
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

41 jobs · 35 employers
401k / retirement match
98%
CME allowance
54%
Sign-on bonus
20% this job
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home HealthContract

Concierge Home Care · Melbourne, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist

$68-$75/hr
#4

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

$67-$73/hr
+ 43 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,128 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Detroit

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$79k
Typical market rent
$1,328/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
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 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.