Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab

Henry Ford Health; Rochester (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist for the Inpatient Rehab department at our Rochester campus in Michigan. The role involves evaluating and treating patients with physical, cognitive, and psychosocial deficits to restore independence.

You will coordinate with families and care teams, and plan discharges with adaptive equipment guidance. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, a Michigan license, and BLS certification; a Master's degree is

Qualifications

• Requires OT degree from an accredited program and current MI license.
• BLS certification required to practice.
• Master's degree in OT preferred for advanced practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' ability to safely and effectively perform daily living activities.
• Design and implement individualized plans of care with appropriate frequency of treatment.
• Document patient progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families about deficits and recovery.
• Plan and assist with discharge, advising on adaptive equipment and community resources.
• Oversee therapy assistants and technicians.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

State Licensure in Michigan

BLS certification

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

This is for a full-time Occupational Therapist for the Inpatient Rehab department. The schedule would be 5 shifts Monday through Friday, 8 hours each. All staff are required to work 1 weekend shift every 4 weeks, 1 holiday per year, and 2 holiday weekend shifts per year.

About the Department

Join our Rochester campus, nestled in one of Oakland County's most charming, historic communities. Known for its downtown shops, wineries, and top-rated schools, Rochester offers a small-town feel with big-system resources. Enjoy an easy commute across northern Metro Detroit and nearby Auburn Hills, while being part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional care at Henry Ford Health.

Role Overview

As an Occupational Therapist, you will evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial deficits. Your role is crucial in helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life. You will support patients and their families, ensuring they receive the care and education needed for successful recovery and transition.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Assess patients' ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.
• Design and implement appropriate plans of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Document findings of patient progress and modify care plans as needed.
• Educate patients and their families/caregivers about patient deficits.
• Plan and assist with patient discharge, providing guidance on adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversee care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians.

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Qualifications

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
• Current State of Michigan Licensure in Occupational Therapy.
• BLS certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, we foster career growth through collaborative, mission-driven work and continuous learning opportunities. Join a team where your contributions make a meaningful impact every day.