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Occupational Therapist- Per Diem

Select Medical

Detroit, MIPer Diem$50/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$50/hr
Location
Detroit, MI
Schedule
Per Diem
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

State Occupational Therapist License, requiredBLS Certification Or Completion, required

Job overview

The Occupational Therapist provides inpatient post-ICU care to critically ill patients at Select Specialty Hospital in Detroit. The role includes conducting therapy regimens, monitoring treatment responses, supporting discharge planning, and supervising therapy assistants and students. The position is PRN/per diem, and the posting lists compensation of $50.00 per hour. Current state licensure is required, along with BLS certification or completion within the first 90 days.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Discharge Planning, requiredPatient Education, requiredAdaptive Equipment, requiredOccupational Therapy, requiredPatient Monitoring, requiredSupervision, required

Qualifications

State Occupational Therapist License, requiredBLS Certification or Completion, required1 Year Experience, nice to have

Benefits

401(k) Match

Full job description

Overview

Position: Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location: Detroit, Michigan (7th floor of DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital)

Schedule: PRN

Compensation: $50.00 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Occupational Therapists (OT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Why Join Us:

  • Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.

  • Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities

  • Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.

  • Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

  • Participate in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment

  • Supervise certified occupational therapy assistants (OTAs), as well as OT and COTA students

  • Conduct individual patient therapy regimens

  • Monitor patients’ responses to treatment

  • Participate in continuing education seminars and in-services

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.

  • Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Location : Location US-MI-Detroit

Job ID 389883

Position Type Per Diem

Experience (Years) 1

Category Occupational Therapy

Company Select Specialty Hospital - NW Detroit

How this job compares

Set against the 4,927 open Occupational Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$50/hr
  • Michigan median$41–48/hr27 hourly ranges
  • US median$46–58/hr1,888 hourly ranges

This rate, $50/hr, is 6% above the Michigan median midpoint ($47/hr) — in the top quarter of Occupational Therapist hourly ranges in Michigan.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 150 open Occupational Therapist jobs in Michigan and 4,927 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
Occupational Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,315 postings).
Education
1,845 of the 4,927 open Occupational Therapist jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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