Occupational Therapist - Home Health Care - Northern Oakland County - Pay Per Visit
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Job Description
Company Description
At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world.
As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more.
With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.
Job Description
- Occupational Therapist - Home Health Care – Northern Oakland County - Pay Per Visit (contingent)
- The position will be in the Territory of North Oakland County
General Summary
Under the guidance of the therapy supervisor, you'll bring treatment programs to life by designing and leading a dynamic range of sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities. Your mission? Empower clients to reclaim their physical and mental functioning while helping them thrive with their unique needs. Get ready to make a real difference in people's lives every single day!
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement engaging, personalized treatment programs tailored to each client's goals and abilities
Design and facilitate creative sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities that inspire progress and joy
Work collaboratively with the therapy supervisor and interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care
- Track client progress and adjust activities to maximize therapeutic outcomes and client satisfaction
- Build meaningful connections with clients and caregivers, creating a supportive and motivating environment
- Document activities and outcomes to maintain accurate records and support ongoing care planning
Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIRMENTS:
Four (4) year baccalaureate degree program accredited by the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Licenses/Certifications
- Registration by the State of Michigan as an occupational therapist.
- Must possess a current State of Michigan driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
Experience Requirments
One (1) year of clinical experience.
Physical Demands
May need to lift, carry, bend, stoop or be otherwise physically active in the normal course of job duties.
Working Conditions
- Works in the client's home which is an uncontrolled environment.
- May be exposed to potentially infectious materials, bloodborne-disease pathogens and hazardous waste.
- Drives to and from the clients' homes located in the Detroit Metropolitan area in varied weather and traffic conditions.
- Must have reliable transportation and a telephone.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Michigan, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (84 salary observations; 833 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,096 salary observations; 27,028 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan vs national | $93k median in Michigan | $97k nationally (−4%)84 state / 5,096 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Michigan | 306 active | 9,126 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 34% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Michigan Occupational Therapist listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment332 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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