Evaluate patient function across multiple systems to develop and implement goal-directed treatment plans. Coordinate care with families and clinical staff while supervising OTAs and students.
Requirements summary
Requires an Occupational Therapy degree, an active Michigan license (LARA), and BLS certification. Candidates must have acute care experience and reside within 50 miles of the assignment location.
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Job description
Overview Occupational Therapist – Acute Care, West Branch, MI, travel assignment.
Start date 06/29/2026 for 13 weeks.
Weekly pay range $2,102–$2,235 with a 40-hour guaranteed workweek.
Schedule follows a 5-day pattern: Mon–Thu 8:00 AM–5:30 PM and Fri 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, in an acute care environment with some outpatient exposure.
This assignment is for a traveler, requiring relocation within a 50-mile radius policy and out-of-area candidates only.
Date posted 05/19/2026; valid through 09/28/2026.
Key Highlights • Weekly pay
$2,102–$2,235
Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
Contract duration: 13 weeks
Shift pattern: 5 days per week; Mon–Thu 8:00 AM–5:30
PM,
Fri 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Start date: 06/29/2026
Setting: acute care environment with some outpatient exposure
Fast credentialing and dedicated travel support
Responsibilities
Evaluate patient function by performing formal and informal assessments to determine skeletal, neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular status, development, social, and cognitive function.
Develop goal-specific treatment regimes based on assessment data and patient tolerance; implement interventions as prescribed.
Submit written treatment plans to be included in the plan of care, coordinate with the physician, and cosign verbal orders for occupational therapy assistants as needed.
Devise a schedule of treatment (frequency and duration) and coordinate with patient, family, and clinical support staff.
Educate patient, family, and caregiver regarding pathology, prognosis, and rationale for treatment; supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, Home Health Aides, and students per affiliate and regulatory standards.
Requirements
Active Michigan Occupational Therapist License (LARA) – REQUIRED
Active American Heart Association BLS Certification – REQUIRED
OT experience, primarily in acute care with some outpatient exposure – REQUIRED
Ability to work in an acute care setting and follow physician orders within the plan of care
Two supervisory reference forms completed within the last two years – REQUIRED
Must reside outside a 50-mile radius from the assignment location; local candidates will not be considered
Benefits
and Support
Guaranteed hours and competitive weekly pay
Housing assistance available
Fast credentialing process - 24/7 recruiter and travel support
Nationwide assignments
Extension opportunities
Dedicated support throughout the assignment
Referral bonus up to $1,000
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Please note
Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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