OT Jobs in Michigan
OT jobs in Michigan are in steady demand, with openings concentrated in hospital systems, pediatric clinics, school-based programs, and skilled nursing facilities at every level from new graduate to senior clinician. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing are the busiest hiring markets, where large employers such as Henry Ford Health, Corewell Health, and Michigan Medicine consistently bring on occupational therapists. Hand therapy, school-based OT, and neurorehabilitation are among the most sought-after specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive.
With over four decades of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We're proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most.
Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you.
Why Powerback?Benefits: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members.
Paid Time Off: We offer generous paid time off to Full-Time and Part-Time team members.
Support for New Grads: Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field.
Continuing Education: Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.
H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance: We support Visa or Green Card sponsorships, plus our Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.
- Title: Occupational Therapist
- Location/work environment: In facility
- Reporting structure: Reporting to Director of Rehab
Powerback is proud to offer a comprehensive and unique benefits package for those candidates that are qualified, including health insurance benefits, 401k, paid time off, clinical support network, online CEUs, on-demand pay, Visa or Green Card sponsorship, and more! Select benefits are available to part time and PRN employees as well!
As an Occupational Therapist, you help patients get well. You are the person who can bring their power back. In doing this, you will assess patient needs, develop their recovery plans, and deliver occupational therapy.
You're a healer and a helper, which is why you got into this line of work.
You're equally adept at addressing the whole patient and seeing them as an individual. You know your goal is the design of a program that will restore, reinforce, and enhance their physical abilities and independence.
You're adaptable to the needs of the patient and can find joy in the variety of the work and the settings.
You're a teammate and are looking for collaboration with your peers, but you're also happy to make referrals to help your patient get the care they need to thrive.
You know that being an Occupational Therapist means you're a teacher who can train patients and caregivers on the skills they need to promote independence and productivity.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to meet you!
Powerback Rehabilitation (Powerback) is a new way of delivering recovery, rehabilitation, respiratory, and wellness services to patients across the nation. We deliver an empowered approach to achieving your full potential by providing integrated and individualized solutions. Our reimagined approach to rehabilitation connects directly to the patient experience, which is centered on transforming the road to recovery for everyone and helping patients get their power back. It's patient-centered care that provides a sustainable way of feeling better, moving better, breathing better, and living better.
Working in a company that values growth and understands what it means to be a caregiver is refreshing. Our CEO is a former staff therapist. We offer growth, paths forward, and we are committed to patient-centered care. We are growing, stable, and need people like you, who have a calling to help people thrive.
Isn't it time for you to work with a team where 86% of them know and feel their work makes a difference? So much so, we're certified as a 2023 Great Place to Work.
Now is the time for you to join Powerback.
Powerback has streamlined our hiring process:
- Applying takes 3 minutes, give or take.
- You'll hear back from us within 1 business day.
- If you meet the qualifications, a recruiter will call you for a 10-minute conversation within 2-3 business days, depending on your availability.
- You will then be presented to the hiring manager
- The hiring manager will reach out within a business day to schedule the interview.
This all happens within 1-5 business days from the phone screen.
- After your interview, the hiring manager makes a quick decision. We aim to accomplish this within the week.
- If the hiring manager wants to move forward, you will hear from us within a business day, because we are excited to get you started!
- They must have a Bachelor's degree in an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by ACOTE standards.
- They must have initial registration from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
- The Occupational Therapist must hold a valid and unencumbered occupational therapy license as required in the state of practice.
At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive.
With over four decades of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We're proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most.
Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you.
Why Powerback?Benefits: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members.
Paid Time Off: We offer generous paid time off to Full-Time and Part-Time team members.
Support for New Grads: Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field.
Continuing Education: Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.
H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance: We support Visa or Green Card sponsorships, plus our Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.
- Title: Occupational Therapist
- Location/work environment: In facility
- Reporting structure: Reporting to Director of Rehab
Powerback is proud to offer a comprehensive and unique benefits package for those candidates that are qualified, including health insurance benefits, 401k, paid time off, clinical support network, online CEUs, on-demand pay, Visa or Green Card sponsorship, and more! Select benefits are available to part time and PRN employees as well!
As an Occupational Therapist, you help patients get well. You are the person who can bring their power back. In doing this, you will assess patient needs, develop their recovery plans, and deliver occupational therapy.
You're a healer and a helper, which is why you got into this line of work.
You're equally adept at addressing the whole patient and seeing them as an individual. You know your goal is the design of a program that will restore, reinforce, and enhance their physical abilities and independence.
You're adaptable to the needs of the patient and can find joy in the variety of the work and the settings.
You're a teammate and are looking for collaboration with your peers, but you're also happy to make referrals to help your patient get the care they need to thrive.
You know that being an Occupational Therapist means you're a teacher who can train patients and caregivers on the skills they need to promote independence and productivity.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to meet you!
Powerback Rehabilitation (Powerback) is a new way of delivering recovery, rehabilitation, respiratory, and wellness services to patients across the nation. We deliver an empowered approach to achieving your full potential by providing integrated and individualized solutions. Our reimagined approach to rehabilitation connects directly to the patient experience, which is centered on transforming the road to recovery for everyone and helping patients get their power back. It's patient-centered care that provides a sustainable way of feeling better, moving better, breathing better, and living better.
Working in a company that values growth and understands what it means to be a caregiver is refreshing. Our CEO is a former staff therapist. We offer growth, paths forward, and we are committed to patient-centered care. We are growing, stable, and need people like you, who have a calling to help people thrive.
Isn't it time for you to work with a team where 86% of them know and feel their work makes a difference? So much so, we're certified as a 2023 Great Place to Work.
Now is the time for you to join Powerback.
Powerback has streamlined our hiring process:
- Applying takes 3 minutes, give or take.
- You'll hear back from us within 1 business day.
- If you meet the qualifications, a recruiter will call you for a 10-minute conversation within 2-3 business days, depending on your availability.
- You will then be presented to the hiring manager
- The hiring manager will reach out within a business day to schedule the interview.
This all happens within 1-5 business days from the phone screen.
- After your interview, the hiring manager makes a quick decision. We aim to accomplish this within the week.
- If the hiring manager wants to move forward, you will hear from us within a business day, because we are excited to get you started!
- They must have a Bachelor's degree in an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by ACOTE standards.
- They must have initial registration from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
- The Occupational Therapist must hold a valid and unencumbered occupational therapy license as required in the state of practice.
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Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.
OT Job Market in Michigan
A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Concept Rehab13
- Classic Home Care9
- Therapy Management7
- Powerback Rehabilitation5
- Freedom At Home3F
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in OT jobs across Michigan.
- Active Michigan occupational therapist license issued by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
- Master of Science or doctorate in occupational therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program
- Passed the NBCOT certification exam and maintains current certification in good standing
- Minimum one to three years of clinical experience preferred for most hospital and outpatient roles
- Experience with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong documentation skills and ability to manage an assigned caseload independently
OT Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a ot in Michigan?
To work as an ot in Michigan, you must hold an active occupational therapist license issued by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing. That requires completing an ACOTE-accredited master's or doctoral program in occupational therapy, passing the NBCOT certification exam, and submitting a licensure application to the state. Michigan does not participate in OT licensure compact, so out-of-state applicants must apply directly for a Michigan license.
Which companies hire ots in Michigan?
Employers hiring ots in Michigan right now include Concept Rehab, Classic Home Care, and Therapy Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Michigan's large integrated health systems, school districts, and long-term care networks generate the most consistent volume of openings across the state.
Which Michigan cities have the most ot jobs?
Detroit, Battle Creek, and Troy have the most ot openings in Michigan. Detroit anchors the list because of the concentration of major health systems and rehabilitation networks in the metro, while Grand Rapids benefits from Corewell Health's flagship campuses and a growing outpatient market, and Lansing draws demand from mid-Michigan hospital networks and the state's large school district system.
Are there remote ot jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're rare. Occupational therapy is a hands-on clinical role, so the large majority of positions require in-person patient contact. About 25% of ot openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those roles tend to be in telehealth consultation, home health documentation review, or program coordination rather than direct patient treatment.
How can I get hired as a ot in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for new-graduate roles or OT residency programs at Michigan's large health systems. Henry Ford Health and Corewell Health both offer structured new-grad and fellowship tracks designed for candidates without post-graduate experience. School districts across Michigan regularly hire OTs at the entry level, particularly in the Detroit and Grand Rapids metro areas. Completing fieldwork rotations at Michigan facilities and obtaining your NBCOT certification before applying gives candidates a meaningful edge when competing for first jobs.
Where can I find and apply to ot jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to ot jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, find roles that fit your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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