Occupational Therapist - Contingent

This Contingent position will cover both weekday and weekend shifts within Acute Care or Inpatient Rehab. Start/end time is variable but prefer 8 hours total time worked. All staff are required to work at least 1 weekend shift every 4 weeks, 1 holiday per year, and 2 holiday weekend shifts per year.

About the Department

Join our Rochester campus, nestled in one of Oakland County's most charming, historic communities. Known for its vibrant downtown shops, local wineries, and top-rated schools, Rochester offers a small-town feel with access to big-system resources. Located in northern Metro Detroit, our campus provides an easy commute and a supportive environment where you can make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Role Overview

As a Therapist-Occupational, you'll play a vital role in evaluating and treating patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial deficits. Your expertise will help patients regain independence and improve their quality of life. You'll support patients and their families while collaborating with a dedicated healthcare team to deliver exceptional care.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Assess patients'ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.
• Design and implement individualized treatment plans, including type and frequency of therapy.
• Document patient progress and modify care plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about deficits and adaptive equipment.
• Oversee care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and technicians.

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Qualifications

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
• Current State of Michigan Licensure in Occupational Therapy.
• BLS certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career, collaborate with passionate professionals, and contribute to mission-driven work. We provide opportunities for continuous learning and development in a supportive environment.