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Henry Ford Health
Dearborn, Michigan

Occupational Therapist - Contingent

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

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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 Outpatient Rehabilitation team at Henry Ford Rehabilitation - Dearborn, part of Henry Ford Health's renowned rehabilitation services. Our Occupational Therapy department is dedicated to helping patients with Hand and other Upper Extremity conditions regain independence and improve their quality of life through personalized, evidence-based care. As part of Henry Ford Medical Group, one of Michigan's largest physician organizations, we offer collaborative teamwork, access to leading clinical resources, and opportunities to build lasting relationships with patients and communities.

Role Overview

As an Occupational Therapist, you will perform comprehensive OT evaluations and implement treatment plans to develop, recover, or maintain the daily living and work skills of patients. Your work directly supports individuals in their journey to regain independence and improve their quality of life, making a meaningful impact on their recovery and well-being.

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

  • Conduct OT evaluations to assess patients' functional abilities and limitations.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve daily living and work skills.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
  • Educate patients and their families on adaptive techniques and equipment.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.

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).
  • Eligibility Requirements
  • We are looking for an experienced, minimally 2-3 years Hand Therapist or a Certified Hand Therapist.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career through collaboration, mission-driven work, and continuous learning opportunities. Be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions and empowers you to make a difference in patient lives.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply now to join Henry Ford Health as an Occupational Therapist!

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and implement individualized treatment plans to help patients regain daily living and work skills. Monitor patient progress and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Hand therapyUpper extremity rehabilitationPatient evaluationTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationFunctional assessment

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Michigan, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (17 salary observations; 110 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (5,208 salary observations; 15,532 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, 8% are remote, 48% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.1% 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

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution31 jobs · 26 employers

11
<$100k
5
$100k-120k
8
$120k-140k
7
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
69%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Relocation assistance
14%
Loan repayment
10%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Dearborn

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$249k
Typical market rent
$1,805/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Henry Ford Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Detroit, MI
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Collaborative interdisciplinary team
Access to leading clinical resources
Continuous learning opportunities
PSLF eligible employer