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Gaylord, Michigan

Occupational Therapist - PRN

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Per Diem
Call expectations
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Job Description

  • Spring Into a Career That Makes a Difference
  • We’re Hiring an Occupational Therapist (OT)!
  • Ready to grow your career while helping others live more independently?
  • Join AdvisaCare and make an impact where it matters most — right in your community.

As an Occupational Therapist, You’ll Enjoy

  • Creating personalized treatment plans that restore independence
  • Working one-on-one with clients in meaningful, real-life settings
  • Educating patients and families on safety, adaptive techniques, and daily living skills
  • Collaborating with a supportive, interdisciplinary care team
  • Making a lasting difference in the lives of clients and their families
  • In this role, you’ll complete comprehensive evaluations, establish goals of care, and oversee therapy services — all while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
  • At AdvisaCare, serving our local communities is at the heart of everything we do.
  • Care that truly matters starts with you.
  • Apply today & grow your career this spring!

Responsibilities

Assist in the implementation of individualized treatment plans developed by the licensed Occupational Therapist.

Conduct occupational exercises and activities with clients, focusing on improving independence, finctional abilities, and quality.

  • Assess and document clients' progress, making necessary adjustments to treatment plans as needed.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, families, and caregivers, providing support and answering questions.
  • Adhere to all relevant legal, ethical, and professional standards.
  • Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
  • Current licensure as a Occupational Therapist in the state of Michigan.
  • CPR certification.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing client needs and schedules.
  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • Ability to earn PTO
  • Medical Benefits Available for all 30+ hourly employees
  • Excellent Pay
  • Employee Appreciation program
  • Rewarding Work Environment
  • Paid General Orientation
  • 24/7 staffing support

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited Occupational Therapist program and possess current licensure in the state of Michigan. Additionally, a valid CPR certification and the ability to work both independently and within a team are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyTreatment PlanningPatient AssessmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient EducationDocumentationInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementClinical Evaluation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Michigan, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (60 salary observations; 676 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,072 salary observations; 22,315 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 48% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution31 jobs

11
<$100k
9
$100k-120k
7
$120k-140k
4
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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TheraCare Queens · New York, New York

$68-$73/hr
#2

Occupational TherapistContract

Thera Peds · Lakewood, Colorado

$65-$70/hr
#3

Clinic Director I - Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)

$54.00 - $70.00 per hour
#4

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Gaylord

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$280k
Median resident rent
$977/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Advisa Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Grand Rapids, Michigan
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401K Retirement Plan
PTO
Medical Benefits (30+ hourly employees)
Employee Appreciation Program
Paid General Orientation
24/7 Staffing Support