Occupational Therapist - Acute Inpatient Rehab

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

Sign on Bonus: $5000

Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives by evaluating and treating individuals with physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or psychosocial challenges during their critical recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to understand each patient's unique abilities and barriers to safe, independent living—and develop personalized treatment plans that drive real progress

• Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions and modalities, carefully monitoring outcomes and adapting your approach to maximize patient recovery and independence

• Document patient progress with precision and insight, creating a clear narrative of transformation and achievement throughout the rehabilitation process

• Partner collaboratively with patients and their families, providing education and support that empowers them to understand challenges and embrace adaptive strategies for long-term success

• Guide discharge planning with expertise, ensuring seamless transitions and equipping patients with the adaptive equipment and community resources they need to thrive beyond the hospital

• Lead and mentor certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians, fostering a culture of excellence and ensuring the highest standards of patient care and professional practice

• Seek consultation proactively and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes and contribute to a dynamic, supportive care environment

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
• Master's degree preferred from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
• BLS 
• Current State of Michigan Licensure - Occupational Therapy