Occupational Therapist - Outpatient

WorkWave Staff; Alpena (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkWave Staff is seeking an occupational therapist located in Alpena, Michigan. Responsibilities include completing daily billing documentation, providing treatment interventions, and educating patients and families using effective teaching methods.

The role promotes occupational therapy services within MyMichigan Health and emphasizes community engagement through education. Candidates must demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows and maintain patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Competence in facilitating optimal patient care.
• Ability to develop educational programs for patients and families.
• Experience in managing cases and participating in interdisciplinary team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Complete billing documentation per affiliate policy.
• Provide treatment interventions for optimal patient functioning.
• Promote education among staff and community.
• Maintain confidentiality according to policies.
• Participate in program development and community education.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient education

Occupational therapy knowledge

Microsoft Windows competency

Job description

Alpena, United States | Posted on 07/01/2026

• Completes daily documentation necessary for billing procedures per affiliate policy and in compliance with regulatory agencies
• Provides treatment intervention and demonstrates competence to facilitate or restore optimal functioning specific to therapist’s patient care area.
• Educates patient/family/caregiver in home education program using relevant and effective teaching methods.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication with all internal and external customers to maximize quality of patient care including coordination with interdisciplinary team members.
• Promotes education and development among staff, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
• Promotes process improvement.
• Assists with program development.
• Participates in team conferences and interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
• Promotes occupational therapy within MyMichigan Health and service area, participating in and providing community education.
• Function as case manager for assigned cases.
• Demonstrates commitment to MyMichigan Health and specific affiliate mission as evidenced by customer service, quality of service, and teamwork.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and affiliate information in accordance with MyMichigan Health and affiliate policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
• Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
• Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
• Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
• Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
• Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.