Occupational Therapy Assistant - Rehab

Henry Ford Health; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Novi, MI is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support inpatient rehab services at the Novi Campus. You will implement prescribed treatments under supervision, document progress, and assist with discharge planning.

The role requires an OTA associate degree from ACOTE-accredited program, Michigan licensure, and CPR certification. You may oversee therapy technicians as needed and collaborate with the rehab team to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• OTA associate degree from ACOTE-accredited program.
• Current Michigan professional licensure.
• CPR certification or within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medically prescribed occupational therapy under supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Implement an established treatment plan and document patient progress.
• Monitor patient response and communicate progress for goal revisions.
• Educate the patient and family about deficits and adaptive equipment and provide discharge planning.
• May supervise therapy technicians per regulations.

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) degree

Job description

Company 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 preventative 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

Department:

Rehab

Location:

Henry Ford-Providence Hospital, Novi Campus, 47601 Grand River, Suite A-201

Schedule:

Contingent

Shift:

7:30a-4pm

General Summary

• Conduct medically prescribed occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Implement an established treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Document findings of patient progress. Seek consultation as necessary.
• Monitor patient's response to treatment plan. Communicate patient progress and possible goal revisions to occupational therapist.
• Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Provide discharge planning assistance and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.
• May oversee the care provided by therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate's degree acquired from an Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) accredited program.
• Current State of Michigan licensure.
• Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire).