Occupational Therapist I

Position Summary

Job Duties:

Provides patient care. Assesses and evaluates patients, documents findings, and establishes goals and treatment plans.

Fabricates appropriate upper extremity splints to increase range of motion and/or function.

Documents patient treatments, evaluations, and progress.

Communicates with staff, physicians, and outside agencies in order to report patient progress.

Instructs and orients students and volunteers in the Physical & Occupational Therapy Clinic  .

Establishes and reviews home exercise programs. 

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Occupational Therapy; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in treating a variety of disabilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires certification by the American Occupational Therapy Association. Valid Occupational Therapy license in the state of Michigan and BLS certification.

Desired Qualifications

One to three years of related experience as a Occupational Therapist with hand therapy experience

CHT certification 

1–3 years of experience treating hand patients 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Cover Letter

Valid Occupational Therapy License

BLS Certification 

Work Hours

Clinic operations are Monday - Thursday 6am to 7pm and Fridays 6am to 5:30pm. Hours would be within this range.

Website

HTTPS://HEALTHCARE.MSU.EDU/

Summary of Physical Demands

Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Summary of Health Risks

Exposure to human blood, serum, and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions; TB risk or work within three (3) feet of patients in a health care setting; wear a respirator.

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 01/20/2026 at 11:55 PM