Responsibilities*We are looking for therapists interested in a variety of complex patient populations.
The position will rotate to a wide variety of patient populations within the Adult Acute Care hospitals.
In this position, you would evaluate and treat patients with diseases, injuries, disorders, and disabilities, to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and enhance maximum performance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with a team.
- Completes evaluations of assigned patients and interprets evaluation results in accordance with the established standards of care and practice.
- Develops focused, individually designed treatment plans based on the patient's functional goals and appropriate established standards of care and practice.
- Utilizes independent clinical decision-making to progress patients and modifies treatment depending on the patient's needs and medical and medical/psychological status.
- Completes all documentation of patient care services per department standards.
- Assist in developing and conducting research and study projects related to patient treatment.
- Instructs patients and families in home treatment programs.
- Assist in the establishment or modification of unit rules and procedures.
- Assist in the education, supervision, and motivation of students and assistants.
- May assist in the preparation of assigned sections of the annual unit budget.
- Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.
Required Qualifications*- If licensed before 1/1/2007: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health
- If licensed on or after 1/1/2007: Master's degree or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
- Satisfactory completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and Clinical Internship
- Current Michigan Registration in Occupational Therapy and NBCOT membership
- This classification requires Primary Source Verification
Physical Requirement:
- This position requires extensive standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients
Desired Qualifications*- Demonstrated proficiency in patient treatment.
- Experience in an acute care setting at an academic medical center or large tertiary hospital; new graduates with strong clinical rotations will be considered.
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 WorkPositions 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 ScheduleThis is a 36-hour-a-week position to work weekdays and weekends, and to include some holidays.
Union AffiliationThis 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 DeadlineJob 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 DetailJob Opening ID285139
Working TitleOccupational Therapist
Job TitleOccupational Therapist
Work LocationMichigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of WorkOnsite
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
FLSA StatusExempt
Organizational GroupUm Hospital
DepartmentMM Acute Care Therapy
Posting Begin/End Date11/05/2026 - 11/19/2026
Salary$88,174.00 - $127,994.00
Career InterestPatient Care Services
Physical/Occupational Therapy
