Occupational Therapist Weekends

Corewell Health • Niles, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Corewell Health is hiring an Occupational Therapist for a weekend position at Lakeland Medical Center in Saint Joseph. The schedule is 24 hours per week, working Saturday, Sunday, and either Friday or Monday, generally from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role requires working 46 of 52 weekends as needed, including at least one summer and one winter holiday weekend. Specific shift times may vary according to location and need. The position offers a premium pay rate schedule and up to $15,000 in sign-on bonuses.

The Occupational Therapist assesses, plans, organizes, administers, documents, and evaluates direct occupational therapy patient care in accordance with accepted practice and the physician’s overall treatment plan. The role evaluates patients referred in accordance with Michigan law, determines rehabilitation potential, and establishes individualized treatment plans. It provides therapy in coordination with patients and families, physicians, and other team members, while maintaining documentation and supporting effective rehabilitation services and continued improvement in patient experience, safety, and care quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited therapy program.
• Occupational Therapist license from the State of Michigan, required upon hire.
• Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR) certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough evaluations of properly referred patients in accordance with Michigan law to determine rehabilitation potential and establish individualized treatment plans.
• Administer occupational therapy treatments according to professional standards and department procedures to maximize patients’ functional potential and achieve treatment goals in coordination with patients, families, physicians, and other team members.
• Maintain accurate documentation, department records, and reports for assigned patients to communicate treatment plans and progress to referring physicians.
• Maintain professional growth and competency to support quality care.
• Contribute to the efficient and productive operation of rehabilitation services.
• Communicate effectively with other rehabilitation team members about occupational therapy programs to support understanding and patient care.
• Support continuous improvement of the patient experience, including patient safety, quality of care, and excellent service.
• Adhere to the organization’s published values.

Benefits

• Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with offers on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time