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 (if licensed before 1/1/2007)
  • Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy (if licensed on or after 1/1/2007)
  • Satisfactory completion of an internship program
  • Current Michigan registration in Occupational Therapy
  • Current NBCOT membership
  • Primary Source Verification required

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and implement specialized care programs for patients in Low Vision and Brain Injury Rehab clinics.
  • Assess patients' physical, cognitive, and daily living abilities through observation and testing.
  • Develop individualized treatment goals tailored to patient needs.
  • Guide patients through exercises and functional training to enhance mobility.
  • Utilize various occupational therapy media, including creative and manual arts and social activities.
  • Teach safety techniques to patients and caregivers.
  • Collaborate closely with physicians and technicians.

Benefits

  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on the first day.
  • 2:1 match on retirement savings.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Provide OT support to the Low Vision and Brain Injury Rehab clinic within Kellogg Eye Center.

Responsibilities*

- Evaluate, plan, and implement specialized care program to help patients restore or maximize functional independence in outpatient Low Vision and Brain Injury Rehab clinics.
- Assess physical, cognitive, and daily living abilities through direct observation and testing.
- Build individualized treatment goals based on patient needs and personal objectives.
- Guide patients through exercises, manual arts, and functional training to improve mobility.
- Utilize occupational therapy media, including creative and manual arts, recreational, educational, and social activities, and training in everyday activities.
- Teach safety techniques to patients and their caregivers.
- Work closely with physicians and technicians.
- Ordering custom devices such as bioptic telescopes.
- Patient home visits
- Record detailed clinical notes and prepare updates on patient progress.
- Inbasket management including timely responses to other care providers, patients, and departments.

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
  • Current NBCOT membership
  • This classification requires Primary Source Verification

Desired Qualifications*

- Research experience
- Vision Rehabilitation training
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to perform multiple tasks and adapt to changing work situations are required

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

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.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

283739

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 KEC Occupational Therapy

Posting Begin/End Date

10/01/2026 - 10/08/2026

Salary

$88,174.00 - $127,994.00

Career Interest

Patient Care Services

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.
Learn more about University of Michigan
Size
50,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1817

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at University of Michigan

More Healthcare Jobs

Find similar Occupational Therapist jobs: