Occupational Therapist - 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

Department:  Rehab

Location:  Henry Ford-Providence Hospital, Novi Campus, 47601 Grand River, Suite A-201

Schedule:  Contingent - Shifts available on weekdays 7:30a-4pm to help cover schedule. Evening hours available but not mandated. Increased weekend shifts available but not mandated. Minimum requirement: Two weekend day shifts per month. In addition, Two Holidays per year and Two Hard-to-fill days per year. 

Shift: 7:30a-4pm

Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits. 

PRINCPLE DUTIES & RESPONSBITLIES:

• Assesses patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.
• Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents findings of patient progress. 
• Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration: 

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) credentialed from the Michigan Board of Occupational Therapists obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. 
• Education: - Bachelor's degree required. 
• Master's degree preferred. 
• Acute Care Experience preferred; however, willing to train the right new graduate candidate.