No salary listed — similar Occupational Therapy Assistant roles pay ~$74k (median of 15 jobs)

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McLaren Health Care
Lapeer, Michigan

Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational TherapistNo nightsFull-Time
Posted 15 days ago

About the Role

Full-time day shift OTA role in Lapeer, MI. Requires state licensure and BLS. No nights.

Join McLaren Health Care as a Occupational Therapist Assistant – Lapeer, MI in Lapeer, Michigan, United States.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with McLaren Health Care in Lapeer, Michigan, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist Assistant implements individualized therapeutic interventions and activities of daily living under the supervision of an occupational therapist. They also manage patient care plans, document progress, and assist with discharge planning while ensuring patient safety.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited occupational therapist assistant program and hold current state licensure. A BLS certification is required, and one year of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPatient careTherapeutic interventionsActivities of daily livingDocumentationPatient safetyCare plan implementationDischarge planningStaff supervisionBLS certification

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).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapy Assistant roles.

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