Occupational Therapist

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 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

Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or psychosocial deficits through collaborative, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses patients' ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills, engaging them in meaningful goal-setting and treatment planning. Designs and collaborates on appropriate plans of care, including type and frequency of treatment tailored to individual needs.
• Implements treatment plans using evidence-based modalities while actively engaging patients in their therapeutic journey. Documents patient progress findings and collaboratively monitors and modifies plans of care as needed. Seeks consultation and engages with interdisciplinary team members as necessary.
• Engages patients and their families/caregivers through education about patient deficits and recovery potential. Collaboratively plans and facilitates patient discharge from therapy services, actively involving patients in adaptive equipment selection and connecting them with appropriate support programs.
• Provides clinical oversight and mentorship to certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians, fostering a collaborative care environment aligned with established regulations and practice standards.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) credentialed from the Michigan Board of Occupational Therapists obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Acute Care Experience preferred; however, willing to train the right new graduate candidate.

Additional Information

This acute care PRN position requires 2 weekend days per month and some Holidays. Work hours during the weekdays are welcomed but not required.

This position is required to perform evaluations and treatments for occupational therapy for insurance authorizations, discharge recommendations, and assist with hospital throughput 7 days a week.

Location: 22101 Moross Rd, Detroit, MI 48236