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Henry Ford Health
Detroit, Michigan

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

Patient CareTreatment PlanningSensorimotor ActivitiesClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationRehabilitationPatient Assessment

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).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Michigan vs national$93k median in Michigan$97k nationally (−4%)84 state / 5,096 national salary observations
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Michigan306 active9,126 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 34% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

43 jobs · 34 employers
16
<$105k
7
$105k-120k
7
$120k-135k
9
$135k-150k
4
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

40 jobs · 34 employers
401k / retirement match
98%
CME allowance
53%
Sign-on bonus
18%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$68-$75/hr
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$67-$73/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,128 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Detroit

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$79k
Typical market rent
$1,328/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
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 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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