Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Alpena, MI

Job Title

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Outpatient

Alpena, MI

Contract | Days | Primarily Outpatient with some Acute Care

• 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 occupational therapy standards and physician orders.
• Submit and maintain written treatment plans coordinated with the physician, updating the plan of care as needed to reflect changes in patient status.
• Devise frequency- and duration-specific treatment schedules in coordination with patients, families, caregivers, and clinical support staff.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding 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.

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

• Experience in both outpatient and acute care settings.
• Familiarity with delegating responsibilities to Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides.

• Work in a full-service rehabilitation environment serving a diverse patient population in a scenic northeast Michigan community.
• Opportunity to practice across outpatient and acute care settings within a well-established regional healthcare system.