Hand Occupational Therapist- Contingent

Occupational Therapist

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

To evaluate and treat patients with conditions affecting the hands, wrist, elbows, and shoulders. Assess and treat injuries and conditions such as fractures, tendon, nerve injuries, arthritis, cumulative trauma, chronic pain, and post-surgical conditions. Develop personalized treatment plans to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore function using therapeutic interventions including modalities and orthosis fabrication, as prescribed by a physician. This is a temporary position of 20-40 hours per week, depending on clinic needs.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor, Master of Science or clinical Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current Michigan License, or eligible
• Member of NBCOT
• Current Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
• Ability to work between the hours of 7am and 7pm based on clinic scheduling needs
• Strong adaptability and willingness to work in multiple clinic locations as needed
• Experience with a wide range of upper extremity diagnoses
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with diverse teams and patient populations

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience or strong interest in treating chronic pain and complex upper extremity conditions
• Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

This job posting is for a University of Michigan Temporary position. Temporary employment may be full or part time, but in either case is limited in duration. Please review the full posting description for details.

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Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.