• Occupational Therapist

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Occupational Therapist

    Job Summary

    Evaluate and treat Pediatric and Adult Inpatients in the Mott Children's Hospital. Provide patient treatment and education. Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to work collaboratively with a team.

     

    Mission Statement

     

    Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

    Responsibilities*

    + 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 need 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 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 License and NBCOT membership.

    + This classification requires Primary Source Verification.

     

    New graduates will be considered.

    Desired Qualifications*

    + Minimum of three months of clinical experience in pediatric occupational therapy in the last 3 years (may be internship experience)

    + Prefer at least 2 years of clinical experience in pediatric occupational therapy.

    + Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

    + Excellent communication and documentation skills.

    + Acute care experience is strongly preferred.

    + Experience with medically complex pediatric populations, including post-surgical, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions.

     

    Work Schedule

     

    To Be Determined.

     

    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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

     

    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.

     

    Background Screening

     

    Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

     

    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.

     

    U-M EEO Statement

     

    The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    268353

     

    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 Peds Acute Care Therapy

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    9/05/2025 - 9/19/2025

     

    Salary

     

    $85,605.00 - $124,266.00

     

    Career Interest

     

    Patient Care Services

     

    Physical/Occupational Therapy