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Niles, Michigan

Occupational Therapist Hand Therapy

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Up to $15,000.00 in incentives for eligible Candidates.

Job Summary

Provides therapy to patients based on patient need and medical direction. Provides patient/caregiver education and arranges for adaptive equipment as needed. CHT Preferred but not required. On-Site Mentorship Available..

Essential Functions

Performs evaluation procedures to assess the level of disability with regard to scope of practice, goals and a plan of treatment, and to make appropriate recommendations.

Provides a treatment program and education to restore and return maximal function to the patient. Assesses effectiveness of treatment and modifies goals / treatment methods, as needed to meet changing needs.

Documents evaluation and treatment of each patient in compliance with department standards, medical-legal and reimbursement procedures.

Instructs and trains other rehabilitation staff, nursing, other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and rehabilitation services.

Participates in ongoing process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives/improvement, program development and marketing activities.

Demonstrates productivity as indicated by department standard.

Improves skill areas as demonstrated by applying continuing education in-services, participating in competencies in applicable areas, and developing new concepts of patient care and additional skills with various population groups.

Qualifications

  • Required
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited occupational therapy program
  • Occupational Therapist - State of Michigan Upon Hire
  • Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Upon Hire
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association 90 Days Or
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) -American Red Cross 90 Days

Preferred

Master's Degree

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU.

Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health Cares for You

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

On-demand Pay Program Powered by Payactiv

  • Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
  • Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
  • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
  • Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
  • Primary Location
  • SITE - Niles-Buchanan YMCA - 905 N Front St - Niles
  • Department Name

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

  • Weekly Scheduled Hours
  • 40
  • Hours of Work

7 a. m. to 6 p. m.

  • Days Worked
  • Variable
  • Weekend Frequency

Variable Weekends

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other.

From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate patients, develop and adjust treatment plans, and provide therapy and education to help restore function. Document care, coordinate adaptive equipment, train other staff, and contribute to quality improvement and program development.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Hand TherapyPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient and Caregiver EducationTreatment Effectiveness AssessmentClinical DocumentationStaff TrainingCertified Hand Therapist

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Michigan, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (88 salary observations; 814 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,566 salary observations; 27,651 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
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $98k (middle half $87k–$104k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Michigan vs national$91k median in Michigan$97k nationally (−6%)88 state / 5,566 national salary observations
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Michigan303 active8,980 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$15k sign-onMichigan Occupational Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment329 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,074 in the last 30 days1,790 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 28 employers
14
<$100k
7
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
4
$130k-145k
5
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

37 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
57% this job
Sign-on bonus
24% this job
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
3%

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

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

$67-$73/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist

$57-$70/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Below most Hand Therapist (OT) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 166 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Corewell Health

Hospitals and Health Care
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $15,000 incentive
Comprehensive benefits package
On-demand pay (Payactiv)
Employee discounts
Optional identity theft protection
Home and auto insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement with employer match
On-site mentorship available

Living in Niles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$228k
Typical market rent
$1,396/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.4
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 · Niles, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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