An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
Primarily Adult Neuro & Cognitive Rehab (approx. 80%) with a selective Pediatric population (approx. 20%)
Setting:
Private Practice Clinic About the
Role:
Escape the Burnout Grid Are you tired of chasing 85-90% productivity metrics in a rigid corporate environment? Are you looking for a role where you can actually spend quality, one-on-one time with your patients? Our established, since 2003, private practice in beautiful Petoskey, Michigan, is seeking a passionate, versatile full-time Occupational Therapist to join our team. Unlike regional corporations, we reject the assembly-line model of care. We believe that true rehabilitation requires deep connection, creative autonomy, and reasonable schedules. In this role, your primary focus will be on meaningful adult neurological and cognitive rehabilitation, making up approximately 80% of your caseload. You will work directly with individuals experiencing stroke recovery, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), Parkinson's, cognitive decline and more. The remaining 20% allows you to shift gears into rewarding, play-based pediatric therapy, giving you a uniquely diverse yet focused clinical experience right here in Northern Michigan. New grads are welcome to apply, as we appreciate the current knowledge and experiences. Why Choose Our Private Practice?
True Work-Life Balance:
Always paid for an 8-hour day with absolutely zero unrealistic productivity standard pressures.
Built-In Catch Up Time:
Every full-time schedule includes at least 1 hour of fully paid documentation time daily, ensuring timely note completion.
Clinical Autonomy:
Complete freedom to design personalized, play-based pediatric sessions or functional adult rehab programs using our extensive suite of creative testing and therapy resources.
Community Connection:
Work in a supportive, collaborative team environment right in the heart of Northern Michigan. Key Responsibilities Provide functional rehabilitation for adult patients recovering from strokes, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), Parkinson's, cognitive decline, and more. Conduct comprehensive evaluations and implement evidence-based treatment plans for a select pediatric caseload (sensory, feeding, autism spectrum disorders, and more). Maintain accurate, timely electronic documentation using our streamlined EMR system during your dedicated daily paperwork hour. Collaborate closely with families, caregivers, and our internal multidisciplinary therapy team to maximize patient outcomes. What We Are Looking For Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program. Compensation & Premium Benefits Package Competitive Base Salary tailored to clinical experience and insurance-model market rates. Health Insurance options. Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays to ensure you can enjoy the Petoskey lifestyle. To Apply If you are ready to transition your clinical expertise into a setting that values your sanity as much as your skills, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience with pediatric and/or adult populations. Come live, work, and thrive "Up North"! Info1@TSNeuroRehab.com
Pay:
$39.00 - $42.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
