Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) – The Orchards at Niles

Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) – The Orchards at Niles
The Orchards at Niles | Niles, MI 49120

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Join the in-house subacute rehabilitation team at The Orchards at Niles in Niles, Michigan. This onsite full-time role supports residents in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting, helping them improve function, safety, and quality of life. Work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver individualized, clinically appropriate care.

POSITION DETAILS
Discipline: Occupational Therapist (OT)
Schedule: Full-Time
Location: Niles, MI 49120
Setting: In-house subacute rehabilitation / skilled nursing
Sign-on bonus: $5,000; eligibility and payment terms discussed during the hiring process.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Evaluate daily living skills, upper-extremity function, cognition, and environmental barriers.
• Develop individualized plans of care to improve independence and participation in meaningful activities.
• Provide ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, adaptive equipment instruction, and functional interventions.
• Educate patients and caregivers on energy conservation, safety, and compensatory strategies.
• Coordinate treatment activities with occupational therapy assistants and contribute to discharge planning.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with facility procedures and applicable requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary communication and coordinate care with other treating professionals.
• Follow infection prevention procedures, patient safety practices, and professional standards.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Completion of an accredited Occupational Therapist education program appropriate to the discipline.
• Current Michigan license for the applicable discipline, or eligibility to obtain the required license before starting clinical duties.
• Strong communication, organization, clinical reasoning, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to deliver respectful, patient-centered care and maintain confidential documentation.
• Skilled nursing, subacute rehabilitation, or geriatric experience is helpful. New graduates who meet licensing requirements are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY
Apply through Handshake with your resume. Include your availability, license status, and interest in the full-time opportunity. For more information, contact Laura Benoit at lbenoit@qrmhealth.com.