Henry Ford Health

Academic medical center delivering comprehensive healthcare

Occupational Therapist - Home Health Care

Rehabilitation TherapiesUpdated on Nov 12

Full-timeDetroit, MI, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
Current State of Michigan registration is required.
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification is required.
The work is performed in a patient care setting with potential exposure to communicable disease; limited noise, temperature fluctuation, and dust are possible.

Responsibilities

Deliver occupational therapy evaluations and treatment to patients to support their independence.
Communicate and collaborate with patients, coworkers, physicians, and team members about patient progress and care needs, while maintaining thorough documentation.
Delegate work to assistant and tech team members and supervise them.
Complete patient billing information accurately and efficiently.
Provide on-call coverage at least one weekend per month, plus one summer holiday and one winter holiday.

Desired Qualifications

A Master's Degree is preferred.

Job Description

Occupational Therapist - Home Health Care

Location: City of Detroit
Schedule: 40 hours per week, day shift
On-Call Requirements: Minimum of one weekend per month, plus one summer holiday and one winter holiday
Compensation & Benefits: $10,000 sign-on bonus; eligible for full-time benefits

The position will be in the city of Detroit

**General Summary**

Under the supervision of the site Team Leader or Supervisor, the Occupational Therapist will:

**Deliver impactful OT evaluations and treatment** that make a real difference in patients' lives and help them reclaim their independence
**Build meaningful connections** by communicating openly and collaboratively with patients, coworkers, physicians, and team members—keeping everyone in the loop on patient progress and care needs while maintaining thorough documentation
**Lead and empower** your Assistant and tech team members by delegating thoughtfully and supervising with confidence
**Keep the wheels turning** by ensuring all patient billing information is completed accurately and efficiently

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
Master's Degree, preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

Current State of Michigan Registration and National board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Patient care setting with potential exposure to communicable disease.
Limited noise, temperature fluctuation and dust are possible.

Additional Information

About the Company

Henry Ford Health

Academic medical center delivering comprehensive healthcare

Henry Ford Health operates a large Michigan health system that provides a full range of medical services through 13 acute-care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, home health, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care, and more, along with health insurance and related retail. It delivers care via a network of hospitals and clinics offering primary, preventive, specialty, surgical, and rehabilitative services, with options for in-person and virtual visits, while also supporting research and education to improve treatments. The system stands out as one of Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers with over 50,000 team members and more than 550 sites, and it is repeatedly recognized for excellence in cancer, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, and multi-organ transplants, underpinned by strong research funding. Its goal is to partner with patients and communities to provide high-quality care, advance medical research, and educate the next generation of health professionals.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $40.3M
Headquarters: Detroit, MI
Founded: 1915

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