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Healthpro Heritage
Chesterfield, Michigan

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Occupational Therapy AssistantPer Diem

Listed compensation

$35/hr

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Job Description

HealthPro Heritage has a great PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Opportunity at Presbyterian Village of East Harbor in Chesterfield, MI.

  • Pay rate beginning at $35/hr with consideration for higher rates based on experience level and availability for coverage
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Life Plan Community offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing

Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?

Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.

Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.

Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.

Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.

Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind!

Join Us in Making a Difference

At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, schools and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.

Responsibilities

Patient Care & Treatment Implementation: Assist in delivering individualized therapy based on treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist, including activities to improve daily living skills (e. g., dressing, eating, mobility).

Progress Monitoring & Documentation: Track and document patient progress, maintaining accurate records in compliance with facility policies, and report changes or concerns to the Occupational Therapist.

Collaboration & Patient Education: Work with interdisciplinary teams (e. g., PT, OT, nursing) to provide holistic care, and educate patients and families on therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment, and strategies for independence.

Therapeutic Activities & Support: Lead or assist patients with exercises, activities of daily living, and other therapeutic tasks, while creating a positive and supportive environment to encourage patient engagement.

Qualifications

Education

Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant program from an accredited school.

Certification

Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

Licensure

Current state licensure (or eligibility) to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Experience

Previous experience in an occupational therapy setting (hospital, clinic, school, etc.) is preferred, but new graduates are also encouraged to apply.

HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary collaborationRehabilitation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Michigan, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (98 salary observations; 843 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,886 salary observations; 27,166 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)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k in an average-cost state. 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
Listed pay$73kOccupational Therapy median $104k (middle half $94k–$104k)122 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Michigan vs national$92k median in Michigan$97k nationally (−5%)98 state / 5,886 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$76k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Michigan306 active9,206 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan Occupational Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment334 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.3% 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 OTA Jobs

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$65k-$98k

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Healthpro Heritage

Hospitals and Health Care
Hunt Valley, MD
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Competitive Benefits Package

Living in Chesterfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$350k
Typical market rent
$1,695/mo
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).

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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