Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Seeking compassionate, enthusiastic, and patient-oriented individual who will share the goal of creating the ideal experience for our patients, families, and employees. Excellent service and teamwork are an expected and integral part of the Michigan Medicine Comprehensive Wound Care Team. The team is located at both our Ypsilanti Health Center and our Domino's Farms locations. Hours may be possible at both location.

We are currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist with expertise in the evaluation and treatment of lymphedema. The preferred candidate will have outpatient experience managing lymphedema in patients with a variety of underlying conditions, including wounds, oncology, vascular and other lymphatic disorders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team, are required.

As an Occupational Therapist at Michigan Medicine, you will conduct patient evaluations and treatments for a variety of lymphedema diagnoses in outpatient clinic settings. Collaborating directly with patients and their families, you will create an individualized treatment plan based on a comprehensive evaluation of their current abilities and needs, as well as lifestyle and personal goals. Our Occupational Therapists who treat patients with lymphedema are nationally certified therapists who have specialized and advanced training in the evaluation and treatment of edema. Additionally, we are one of the few NLN Accredited Programs. If you are seeking an Occupational Therapist opportunity that offers a team approach to providing exceptional patient care, there is no better place.

Required Qualifications*

Occupational Therapist

• 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 Registration in Occupational Therapy and NBCOT membership
• This classification requires Primary Source Verification

Occupational Therapist Grad

• Associate or 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
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This position requires extensive standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients. This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty

Desired Qualifications*

• Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) certification or equivalent clinical experience in lymphedema evaluation and treatment required
• Course work in Klose, ACOLS or Norton
• Ability to understand and communicate information both orally and in writing so that others will understand
• 3 years of experience managing outpatient lymphedema including ordering, measuring, and fitting garments for related edema reduction.
• 3 years of experience collaborating with multiple external vendors for obtaining garments for edema reduction. Including knowledge of required documentation and insurance authorization requirements
• LANA certification or eligibility to obtain LANA certification
• Additional experience in wound care evaluation and treatment
• A collaborative work style and positive attitude to add to our highly performing multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to be collaborative and a team player
• Current CPR and first aid certification.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

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.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings
• Generous PTO Program
• Continued Education allowance
• Teaching and mentorship opportunities

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

The clinic is scheduled with patients Monday-Friday 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. This position is 40 hours a week and you will be expected to cover closing shifts.

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 Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.