Job Summary

The Michigan Medicine Brachial Plexus Program is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a specialized, patient and family centered team supporting individuals with complex neurological and peripheral nerve conditions across the lifespan. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an integrated clinical program that prioritizes collaboration, continuity of care, and meaningful functional outcomes within a leading academic medical center.
This position splits time between a multidisciplinary brachial plexus clinic, where the Occupational Therapist partners closely with specialty providers, and an ambulatory therapy setting that provides follow-up and ongoing care. You?ll work with both pediatric and adult patients with brachial plexus injuries, peripheral nerve disorders, and congenital conditions in a coordinated, team-based model.
Care is delivered across the full continuum, including evaluation, conservative management, surgical preparation, post-operative rehabilitation, orthotic intervention, education, and long-term functional management. This role also offers opportunities to contribute to program development, quality improvement, and educational or research initiatives.
We are seeking a compassionate, collaborative clinician who is motivated to deliver exceptional care and be part of a program focused on improving outcomes and experiences for patients and families.

Responsibilities*

You will provide direct patient care designed to restore and maximize function by utilizing evidence-based treatment interventions while working in coordination with a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Supporting responsibilities include:

• Deliver care across the continuum, including evaluation, pre-operative preparation, post-operative rehabilitation, and long-term management
• Provide patient and family education related to diagnosis, treatment planning, splinting/positioning, and recovery expectations
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including orthotic intervention and use of rehabilitative technologies
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members and support transitions across care settings and community providers
• Contribute to patient care planning within the multidisciplinary clinic model
• Participate in program development, quality improvement, and educational or research initiatives as assigned

Required Qualifications*

• If licensed before 1/1/2007: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• If licensed on or after 1/1/2007: Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Satisfactory completion of an internship program.
• Current Michigan Registration in Occupational Therapy and NBCOT membership
• This classification requires Primary Source Verification

Desired Qualifications*

• Minimum of 1 year experience in an adult neurological therapy setting
• Experience in pediatric rehabilitation or working across the lifespan preferred
• Experience with any/all of the following diagnoses across the rehabilitation spectrum:
  • Peripheral nerve injuries
  • Brachial plexus injuries
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Orthopedic trauma and upper extremity conditions
  • Congenital or developmental conditions
• Experience using rehabilitative technology, including functional electrical stimulation (FES), neuromuscular electrical stimulation, and robotic upper extremity technology
• Experience with upper extremity orthotic design, fabrication, and management
• Interest in interdisciplinary care models, program development, and/or clinical research

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

278155

Working Title

Occupational Therapist- Brachial Plexus Program

Job Title

Occupational Therapist

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM PMR-Med Rehab PT-OT

Posting Begin/End Date

7/06/2026 - 8/05/2026

Salary

$88,174.00 - $127,994.00

Career Interest

Patient Care Services
Physical/Occupational Therapy