University of Michigan

Occupational Therapist

University of Michigan$88K — $127K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy (license granted before 1/1/2007) or Master's/Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (license granted on or after 1/1/2007)
  • Satisfactory completion of an internship program
  • Current Michigan Registration in Occupational Therapy and NBCOT membership
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in a related science field, with a requirement for a necessary master's degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Physical requirements include extensive standing/walking and patient mobility support.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct patient evaluations and treatment for lymphedema in outpatient clinics.
  • Create individualized treatment plans based on patient evaluations and personal goals.
  • Collaborate with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
  • Manage outpatient lymphedema cases related to various conditions such as oncology and vascular disorders.
  • Participate proactively in a team-driven care approach that prioritizes excellent service.

Benefits

  • Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your first day
  • 2:1 Match on retirement savings
  • Generous PTO Program
  • Continued Education allowance
  • Teaching and mentorship opportunities
Full Job Description
How to Apply

Please attach a cover letter along with your resume. In your letter, please indicate what excites you about the opportunity to join our team, a summary of your relevant clinical experience, and how you approach patient care and collaboration with colleagues.

Job Summary

Seeking compassionate, enthusiastic, and patient-oriented individual who will share the goal of creating the ideal experience for our patients, families, and employees. Excellent service and teamwork are an expected and integral part of the Michigan Medicine Comprehensive Wound Care Team. The team is located at both our Ypsilanti Health Center and our Domino's Farms locations. Hours may be possible at both location.

We are currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist with expertise in the evaluation and treatment of lymphedema. The preferred candidate will have outpatient experience managing lymphedema in patients with a variety of underlying conditions, including wounds, oncology, vascular and other lymphatic disorders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team, are required.

As an Occupational Therapist at Michigan Medicine, you will conduct patient evaluations and treatments for a variety of lymphedema diagnoses in outpatient clinic settings. Collaborating directly with patients and their families, you will create an individualized treatment plan based on a comprehensive evaluation of their current abilities and needs, as well as lifestyle and personal goals. Our Occupational Therapists who treat patients with lymphedema are nationally certified therapists who have specialized and advanced training in the evaluation and treatment of edema. Additionally, we are one of the few NLN Accredited Programs. If you are seeking an Occupational Therapist opportunity that offers a team approach to providing exceptional patient care, there is no better place.

Required Qualifications*

Occupational Therapist
  • 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

Occupational Therapist Grad
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in a recognized field of science or learning which is directly related to the
    duties of the position, as well as a necessary master's degree in Occupational Therapy, and are actively
    pursuing the appropriate certification/registration/licensure for their profession
    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
    This position requires extensive standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients. This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing
    duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty

Desired Qualifications*
  • Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) certification or equivalent clinical experience in lymphedema evaluation and treatment required
  • Course work in Klose, ACOLS or Norton
  • Ability to understand and communicate information both orally and in writing so that others will understand
  • 3 years of experience managing outpatient lymphedema including ordering, measuring, and fitting garments for related edema reduction.
  • 3 years of experience collaborating with multiple external vendors for obtaining garments for edema reduction. Including knowledge of required documentation and insurance authorization requirements
  • LANA certification or eligibility to obtain LANA certification
  • Additional experience in wound care evaluation and treatment
  • A collaborative work style and positive attitude to add to our highly performing multidisciplinary team.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills
  • Ability to be collaborative and a team player
  • Current CPR and first aid certification.

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
  • Generous PTO Program
  • Continued Education allowance
  • Teaching and mentorship opportunities

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 .

Work Schedule

The clinic is scheduled with patients Monday-Friday 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. This position is 40 hours a week and you will be expected to cover closing shifts.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

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

281111

Working Title

Occupational Therapist

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 DF Wound Care Clinic

Posting Begin/End Date

8/06/2026 - 8/13/2026

Salary

$88,174.00 - $127,994.00

Career Interest

Patient Care Services
Physical/Occupational Therapy

About University of Michigan

The University of Michigan is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan system. The University of Michigan was founded in 1817 in Detroit, as the Catholepistemiad, or University of Michigania, 20 years before the territory became a state. The school moved to Ann Arbor in 1837 onto 40 acres (16 ha) of what is now known as Central Campus. Since its establishment in Ann Arbor, the university campus has expanded to include more than 584 major buildings with a combined area of more than 34 million gross square feet (781 acres or 3.16 km²), and has two satellite campuses located in Flint and Dearborn. The University of Michigan is a founding member of the Association of American Universities.
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