Corewell Health·Grand Rapids, Michigan
Provide therapeutic services including evaluation, treatment, and education to patients within their homes. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and monitor the activities of COTAs and aides to ensure high-quality care.
Our Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) is the Home Care Team serving West Michigan. We are seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our growing team supporting patients across West Michigan (specifically Big Rapids, Reed City and surrounding areas).
This role offers a high level of autonomy, allowing clinicians to practice at the top of their license while delivering care in patients’ homes. Home health occupational therapy provides a unique opportunity to help patients regain independence with daily activities and safely function in the environment where they live and thrive.
Our therapists maintain manageable caseloads, typically seeing 5–7 patients per day, with thoughtfully designed geographic territories that minimize travel and support work-life balance. As part of Corewell Health West, our VNA team is committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care across Ottawa County and surrounding communities.
Scope of Work
In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides therapeutic services including evaluation, treatment, and education.
Monitors the treatment activities of COTA’s and aides.
Completes evaluations of assigned patients in accordance with the established standards of care and practice.
Plans and provides treatment to assigned patients as appropriate in accordance with established standards of care and practice.
Completes all documentation of services per department standards.
Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job related hazards.
Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
Maintains updated license and submits evidence of status to supervisor/manager within two weeks of receipt of new or updated license.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
· Graduate from an accredited OT school.
· Successful completion of clinical internship.
· Previous clinical experience/rehabilitation experience preferred.
· Current State OT license.
· BLS certification.
1 year or more experience working in Home Care, VNA (Preferred)
Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Home Care Business Lines Upon Hire (Required) N/A
SITE - Continuing Care - 1239 E Beltline Ave NE - Grand Rapids
Employment Type: Full time
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
Hours of Work
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
Must be a graduate of an accredited OT school with a current State OT license and BLS certification. Previous clinical or home care experience is preferred, along with a valid Michigan driver's license.
Market context
In Michigan, home care Occupational Therapist roles often draw candidates with licensure, certification, and comfort working independently in patients’ homes. Competition can be stronger for applicants who already hold a Michigan OT license, NB-COT certification, and a valid driver’s license, since these are core screening requirements. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your BLS timeline and tailor your application to home-based care experience.
