Occupational Therapist

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Henry Ford Detroit Hospital Rehabilitation Services is seeking a Part Time Occupational Therapist (20 hours/week, days) to assess and treat patients, helping them develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills. The role collaborates with clinicians and is supported by Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, a renowned partner in rehabilitation research and education.

Requirements include an ACOTE-accredited OT degree, current Michigan licensure, and CPR certification (or within 90 days).

Qualifications

• OT bachelor degree from ACOTE-accredited program.
• Current State of Michigan licensure.
• Current CPR certification (or within 90 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Performs OT evaluation and treatment to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills.
• Documents patient care and billing information timely and per department standards.
• Communicates with co-workers, physicians, nurses as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
• Participates as a team member and mentors other staff as needed.
• Maintains clinical productivity standards and ongoing clinical education.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job 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

GENERAL SUMMARY

• Schedule: Part Time - 20 hours a week - Days
• Performs OT evaluation and uses treatments to develop, recover, or maintain the daily living and work skills of patients.

Henry Ford Detroit Hospital Rehabilitation Services are provided in partnership with Shirley Ryan Ability Lab. This partnership allows for rehabilitation providers to take advantage of the extensive research, continuing education opportunities, and care excellence provided by the #1 Rehabilitation Hospital for the past 34 consecutive years.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs patient assessment, treatment, discharge planning and collaboration with other health care providers.
• Documents patient care and billing information timely and in accordance with department standards.
• Communicates with co-workers, and other professionals, including physicians and nurses as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
• Functions as a team member in care of patients and in mentoring with other staff.
• Delegates aspects of patient care to support staff per OT/OTA MI Licensure Administrative Rules providing necessary communication and supervision.
• Maintains clinical productivity standards.
• Maintains technical clinical expertise through ongoing clinical education.
• Participates in in-services, staff meetings, quality activities and aspects of program development.
• Maintains awareness of patient safety issues within the clinic and in the use of equipment. Assists in the maintenance of patient care equipment as needed.
• Maintains patient confidentiality according to HFHS HIPAA policies.
• Maintains adherence to all applicable Federal/State law/regulations, AOTA standards of practice, MI Licensure requirements, the HFHS Integrity/ Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, as well as all other HFHS policies and procedures.
• If requested, represents HFHS at community and professional functions.
• Participates in student education programs
• May have other duties assigned as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Occupational Therapy bachelor degree acquired from an Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) accredited program.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURES REQUIRED

• Current State of Michigan licensure
• Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire)