Travel Occupational Therapist - Outpatient

CARIN Alliance; Alpena (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CARIN Alliance seeks an Outpatient Occupational Therapist to provide therapy in a travel setting. You will conduct comprehensive evaluations and collaborate with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans in outpatient rehab with occasional acute care exposure.

The role requires an Active Michigan OT license, BLS certification, and experience in outpatient settings. You will supervise assistants and students, educate patients and families, and ensure compliance with professional

Qualifications

• Active Michigan OT license and BLS certification required.
• Outpatient and some acute care experience required.
• Current skills checklist within 1 year and two supervisory references within the last two years mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations across skeletal, neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular, developmental, social, and cognitive domains.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on conditions and care strategies.
• Provide therapy, supervise staff, and educate stakeholders to support patient recovery and functional improvement.

Skills

Active Michigan OT license

BLS certification

Outpatient experience

Acute care exposure

Job description

Role:

Outpatient Occupational Therapist providing therapy services in a travel setting.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct patient evaluations across skeletal, neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular, developmental, social, and cognitive domains.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on conditions and care strategies.
• Supervise Occupational Therapist Assistants, aides, and students per regulations.
• Delegate responsibilities appropriately and ensure compliance with standards.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Active Michigan OT license and BLS certification required.
• Prior outpatient and some acute care experience necessary.
• Current skills checklist within 1 year and two supervisory references within the last two years are mandatory.

Additional Details:

• Work in outpatient rehab with some exposure to acute care.
• Perform day shifts, one weekend per month, no on-call duties.
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius.
• Limited time off, maximum of 5 days.
• Business casual dress code applies.

Key Duties:

• Provide therapy, supervise staff, perform comprehensive evaluations, develop treatment plans, and educate stakeholders to support patient recovery and functional improvement.