Occupational Therapist/Occupational Therapist Grad (Underfill)

Mission Statement

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.

Job Summary

Evaluate and treat Pediatric and Adult Inpatients in the Mott Children's Hospital. Provide patient treatment and education. Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to work collaboratively with a team.

Responsibilities*

• Completes evaluations of assigned patients and interprets evaluation results in accordance with the established standards of care and practice.
• Develops focused individually designed treatment plans based on the patient's functional goals and appropriate established standards of care and practice.
• Utilizes independent clinical decision making to progress patients and modifies treatment depending on the patient's need and medical and medical/psychological status.
• Completes all documentation of patient care services per department standards.
• Assist in developing and conducting research and study projects related to patient treatment.
• Instructs patients and families in home treatment programs.
• Assist in the establishment or modification of unit rules and procedures.
• Assist in the education, supervision and motivation of students and assistants.
• May assist in the preparation of assigned sections of the annual unit budget.
• Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.

Required Qualifications*

Occupational Therapist Requirements

• If licensed before 1/1/2007: Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy.
• If licensed on or after 1/1/2007: Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Satisfactory completion of an internship program.
• Current Michigan License and NBCOT membership.
• This classification requires Primary Source Verification.

Occupational Therapist Grad Requirements

• An associate of Bachelor's degree in a recognized field of science or learning which is directly related to the duties of the position, as well as a necessary Master's degree in Occupational Therapy, and are actively pursuing the appropriate certification/registration/licensure for their profession.

This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.


Desired Qualifications*

• Minimum of three months of clinical experience in pediatric occupational therapy in the last 3 years (may be internship experience)
• Prefer at least 2 years of clinical experience in pediatric occupational therapy.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Acute care experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with medically complex pediatric populations, including post-surgical, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions.

Modes of Work

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 .

Work Schedule

Tuesday-Saturday, 8 hour days

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

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.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.


Job Detail

Job Opening ID

278103

Working Title

Occupational Therapist/Occupational Therapist Grad (Underfill)

Job Title

Occupational Therapist

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite


Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM Peds Acute Care Therapy

Posting Begin/End Date

5/28/2026 - 6/11/2026

Salary

$88,174.00 - $127,994.00

Career Interest

Patient Care Services
Physical/Occupational Therapy