Occupational Therapist - Home Health Care - City of Detroit

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

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

Occupational Therapist - Home Health Care - City of Detroit - Pay Per Visit (Contingent)

The position will be in the Territory of City of Detroit.

**GENERAL SUMMARY**

Ready to make a real difference in people's lives? As an Occupational Therapist with Henry Ford Home Health Care, you'll work under the guidance of our therapy supervisor to create and deliver engaging treatment programs that help clients reclaim their independence and thrive! You'll organize and lead a dynamic mix of sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities designed to help clients regain physical or mental functioning and adapt to their unique needs. Whether you're helping someone rediscover their favorite hobbies or building confidence in daily living skills, you'll be the catalyst for meaningful progress and positive outcomes in the homes and lives of the patients you serve.

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIRMENTS:

·Four (4) year baccalaureate degree program accredited by the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

·Registration by the State of Michigan as an occupational therapist.

·Must possess a current State of Michigan driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRMENTS:

·One (1) year of clinical experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

·May need to lift, carry, bend, stoop or be otherwise physically active in the normal course of job duties.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

·Works in the client's home which is an uncontrolled environment.

·May be exposed to potentially infectious materials, bloodborne-disease pathogens and hazardous waste.

·Drives to and from the clients' homes located in the Detroit Metropolitan area in varied weather and traffic conditions.

·Must have reliable transportation and a telephone.