Occupational Therapist- The Rehab Hospital

Occupational Therapist Position

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. To provide rehabilitative and habilitation programming using the principles and practices of the Occupational Therapy profession in the development and enhancement of function skills and abilities. Based on the assessment of patient needs, the therapist utilizes a variety of therapeutically oriented tasks and activities to promote the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary in the performance of various life tasks.

Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.

Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.

We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. All staff with start dates on/after 08/17/2026 will train at the Southeast Michigan Psychiatric Hospital (SMPH) in Northville but, upon completion of training may work at the Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital (WRPH) until their position/classification officially moves from WRPH to SMPH at a date yet to be determined.

Possession of a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy.

Occupational Therapist 9 No specific type or amount is required. Occupational Therapist 10 One year of professional experience providing therapeutic rehabilitation or habilitation services equivalent to an Occupational Therapist 9. Occupational Therapist P11 Two years of professional experience providing therapeutic rehabilitation or habilitation services equivalent to an Occupational Therapist, including one year equivalent to an Occupational Therapist 10.

Registration as an occupational therapist by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth.

Accommodations: If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA Coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.