Occupational Therapist - Full Time

Licensed Occupational Therapist

We're hiring a licensed Occupational Therapist for a full-time role with one of our trusted clients. Your skills will support patients on their journey to healing and independence.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program. Master's or Doctoral degrees acceptable.
• Active Michigan occupational therapist license required prior to start.
• NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) required.
• OTR (Occupational Therapist) credentials required.
• BLS - Basic Life Support. Obtainable within 1 month of hire; highly preferred to have at hire.
• More than 1 year of experience preferred; new graduates will be considered.
• Outpatient experience preferred. Willingness to float to acute care as needed.
• Ability to complete affiliate-specific orientation, new hire competency, and annual OSHA training per Exposure Control Plan.
• Ability to use personal protective equipment correctly and to work where exposed to communicable diseases.
• Interpersonal and communication skills for effective verbal and written communication in English.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate problem solving, organization, time management, and initiative.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to demonstrate and teach treatment routines to professional and non-professional staff.
• AOTA membership preferred.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates with a 2-year commitment.
• Direct hire employment type.

Location Highlights

Alpena, MI offers access to Lake Huron shoreline recreation, local parks, and seasonal outdoor activities. The area provides opportunities for boating, fishing, and beach access. Cultural options include community arts events and local museums. Nearby state forests and trails support hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Dining and small-town shopping are available in Alpena. Travel connections to larger regional centers are accessible by road.

Position Details

• Primary Specialty: Occupational Therapist.
• Facility Type: Outpatient with occasional float to acute care.
• Shift: Days. Typical schedule Monday–Friday, approximately 9:00 AM–5:30 PM. Weekend rotation required approximately one weekend per month.
• Duration: Direct hire, ongoing position.
• Physical demand level: Medium. Occasional lifting or carrying 21–50 lbs., frequent tasks around 20 lbs., and constant tasks around 10 lbs. Requires mobility, dexterity, and ability to wear PPE.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient function using formal and informal assessments to determine physical, cognitive, developmental, and social status.
• Develop goal-specific treatment plans based on assessment data and patient tolerance.
• Document treatment plans and updates in compliance with physician orders and affiliate policies.
• Schedule and provide frequency- and duration-specific treatment, coordinating with patients, families, and clinical staff.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on conditions, prognosis, and treatment rationales, including home programs.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, aides, and students per regulatory standards.
• Recommend and assist with ordering adaptive and supportive equipment.
• Complete daily documentation required for billing and compliance.
• Participate in team conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, program development, and community education.
• Function as case manager for assigned cases as required.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to stressful situations including trauma, grief, and death.
• Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other infectious materials. Compliance with bloodborne pathogen and TB testing required.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and postural changes such as stooping and crouching.
• Regular and predictable attendance required. Ability to maintain alertness and handle multiple tasks.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Jackson Therapy Partners offers a variety of career options for occupational therapists including direct hire positions, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts. Thanks to nationwide partnerships with clients from every setting, we help therapy professionals find the right job including benefits and sign-on opportunities. Discover your options using our career tools and connect with a recruiter for next steps. Thank you for your time and responsiveness.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.