Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Alpena, MI

Key Responsibilities Evaluate patient function through formal and informal testing measures to assess skeletal, neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular, developmental, social, and cognitive status. Devise frequency- and duration-specific treatment schedules in coordination with patients, families, caregivers, and clinical support staff.

Job Title

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Outpatient

Location

Alpena, MI

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient function through formal and informal testing measures to assess skeletal, neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular, developmental, social, and cognitive status.
• Develop goal-specific treatment regimens based on assessment data and patient tolerance, in accordance with physician orders and occupational therapy standards.
• Submit and maintain written treatment plans coordinated with the physician, updating the plan of care as patient status changes.
• Devise frequency- and duration-specific treatment schedules in coordination with patients, families, caregivers, and clinical support staff.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on their condition, prognosis, treatment rationale, and interventions including rest, exercise, and modalities.
• Provide supervision to Occupational Therapist Assistants, Home Health Aides, and students in accordance with regulatory and facility standards.

Required Qualifications

• Active Michigan Occupational Therapist License (LARA verified, Active status required).
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
• Current Skills Checklist pertinent to Occupational Therapy (completed within the last year).
• Two supervisory reference forms completed within the last two years.
• Demonstrated occupational therapy clinical experience, primarily in an outpatient setting.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in acute care settings in addition to outpatient occupational therapy.
• Prior experience supervising Occupational Therapist Assistants or therapy students.

Why Join Us

• Work in a full-service rehabilitation environment serving a diverse patient population across outpatient and acute care settings.
• Opportunity to practice in a scenic northeast Michigan community while making a meaningful impact on patient recovery and quality of life.