Pediatric Occupational Therapist Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan
Pediatric occupational therapist visa sponsorship jobs in Michigan draw international candidates to health systems like Michigan Medicine, Beaumont Health, and Corewell Health, with active hiring across Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing. Michigan's strong children's hospital network and school-based therapy programs create steady demand for qualified pediatric OT practitioners seeking employer-sponsored positions.
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Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Job Summary
The Pediatric Rehabilitation Center is located in Ann Arbor, MI. We are a multidisciplinary clinic serving children with medical, physical, occupational and speech and language needs. We provide a broad span of care for patients & families requiring limited, one-time therapy services, to those who require complex episodic care throughout the child's development.
We are actively seeking compassionate, enthusiastic, and patient-oriented individuals who will share in the goal of creating the ideal experience for our patients, families, and employees.
Therapist will provide direct patient care utilizing evidenced based treatment, designed to restore and maximize performance, using appropriate pediatric interventions, exercises and modalities, in coordination with a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
You will provide direct patient care, utilizing evidence based treatment, designed to restore and maximize performance, using indicated pediatric interventions, in coordination with a multi-disciplinary team.
Required Qualifications
Occupational Therapist:
- If licensed before 1/1/2007: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
- If licensed on or after 1/1/2007: Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Satisfactory completion of an internship program is necessary.
- Current Michigan Occupational Therapist License
- Registered member of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy- NBCOT
Occupational Therapist Grad:
- associate or bachelor’s degree in a recognized field of science or learning which is directly related to the duties of the position, as well as a necessary master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, and are actively pursuing the appropriate certification/registration/licensure for their profession
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum of 1-year pediatric rehabilitation (occupational therapy) experience in a medical setting
- Experience with the following standardized measurement tools:
- Peabody
- GMFM
- BOT-2
- Experience with any or all of the following across the pediatric continuum:
- Feeding across the pediatric and adolescent span of development (0 months - 21 years)
- Autism
- Sensory integration
- Neurologic and Genetic diagnoses
- Developmental diagnosis
- Orthopedic diagnosis including hand therapy
- Splinting
- Casting
- Chronic Pain
- Pain Syndromes
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Schedule
This is a fulltime, 40 hour per week position. Clinic hours of operation are Monday through Friday, Facility Hours are Monday-Friday 7:00am to 7:00pm. Applicants must have availability to work within the hours of operation Monday-Friday. At this time, there are no weekend requirements.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
284227
Working Title
Pediatric Occupational Therapist- Peds Rehabilitation
Job Title
Occupational Therapist
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM PM&R Commonwealth OT/PT
Posting Begin/End Date
10/15/2026 - 11/12/2026
Salary
$88,174.00 - $127,994.00
Career Interest
Patient Care Services
Physical/Occupational Therapy
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Which visa types realistically fit pediatric occupational therapist roles in Michigan?
Pediatric occupational therapists in Michigan most commonly pursue H-1B visa sponsorship, which requires a specialty occupation with a directly related bachelor's degree or higher. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify for TN visa status under the USMCA Occupational Therapist category. J-1 visa exchange visitor programs suit candidates completing clinical training through a designated sponsor organization. Permanent residence through EB-2 or EB-3 is available for longer-term placements where employers file PERM labor certification.
Which companies sponsor visas for pediatric occupational therapists in Michigan?
Michigan's largest health systems are the most active pediatric OT sponsors. Michigan Medicine (University of Michigan), Corewell Health (formerly Beaumont and Spectrum Health), Henry Ford Health, and Detroit Medical Center's Children's Hospital of Michigan have documented H-1B and sponsorship activity. School districts and pediatric therapy staffing firms operating across Southeast Michigan and the Greater Grand Rapids area also sponsor occupational therapists for specialty roles.
Which cities in Michigan have the most pediatric occupational therapist sponsorship jobs?
Detroit and its Metro area, including Dearborn and Royal Oak, concentrate the highest volume of sponsored pediatric OT positions due to the density of major health systems and children's facilities. Grand Rapids is the second-strongest market, anchored by Helen DeVos Children's Hospital within Corewell Health. Lansing, Flint, and Ann Arbor also post pediatric OT openings, often tied to university hospital affiliates and regional rehabilitation networks.
How to find pediatric occupational therapist visa sponsorship jobs in Michigan?
Migrate Mate is a focused resource for international candidates seeking pediatric occupational therapist roles in Michigan with verified visa sponsorship history. You can search by location and role to identify Michigan employers who have previously sponsored OTs, narrowing your applications to organizations with a demonstrated record of filing for international candidates rather than applying broadly across unverified postings.
Are there state-specific factors that affect pediatric OT visa sponsorship in Michigan?
Michigan requires occupational therapists to hold an active state license issued by the Michigan Board of Occupational Therapists before practicing. International candidates must typically have credentials evaluated for U.S. equivalency and pass the NBCOT certification exam. Michigan's large Medicaid-funded pediatric therapy sector and its network of early intervention programs under IDEA Part C create employer demand, but licensing timelines should be factored into any sponsorship negotiation with a Michigan employer.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored pediatric occupational therapist jobs in Michigan?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.