Occupational Therapist - Contingent
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Job Description
Company Description
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world.
We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail.
With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations.
Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.
Job Description
- Job Title
- Occupational Therapist - Contingent
About the Department
Join the Inpatient Rehabilitation team at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township, a cornerstone of care in the Macomb community. Our department is dedicated to providing comprehensive rehabilitation services, helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life. As part of Henry Ford Health, you'll be supported by a system known for its innovation, collaboration, and commitment to excellence in patient care.
Role Overview
As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in helping patients develop, recover, or maintain their daily living and work skills. Your expertise will directly impact the lives of patients in our inpatient rehabilitation setting, supporting their journey toward independence and improved functionality.
Why Henry Ford Health
At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.
What You Will Do
- Perform OT evaluations to assess patient needs and develop personalized treatment plans.
- Implement therapeutic interventions to help patients regain or improve daily living and work skills.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Educate patients and their families on strategies to support recovery and independence.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress and treatment plans.
Qualifications
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
Occupational Therapy bachelor¿s degree from an Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) accredited program.
- Current State of Michigan licensure.
- Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire).
Successful completion of FIM certification exam with a score of at least 80% within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in inpatient rehabilitation settings.
- Familiarity with FIM scoring and certification processes.
What We Offer
At Henry Ford Health, you¿ll find opportunities for career growth, collaboration with diverse teams, and the chance to contribute to mission-driven work. We foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation, empowering you to make a meaningful impact every day.
Join Our Team
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that¿s transforming healthcare.
Job Type: Contingent
Key Responsibilities
Perform occupational therapy evaluations to develop personalized treatment plans and implement therapeutic interventions for inpatient rehabilitation patients. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and educate patients and their families to support recovery and functional independence.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Michigan, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (105 salary observations; 749 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,734 salary observations; 25,870 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $89k (middle half $75k–$104k)162 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Michigan vs national | $89k median in Michigan | $97k nationally (−8%)105 state / 6,734 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Michigan | 292 active | 9,314 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 26% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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