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Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) – Acute Care Hospital Inpatient | Laurium, Michigan

Seeking an experienced Acute Care Occupational Therapist for a 13-week travel occupational therapy contract in a hospital inpatient setting in Laurium, Michigan. Join a hospital-based rehabilitation team and support adult patients while enjoying Michigan’s scenic Upper Peninsula, welcoming small communities, Lake Superior, and abundant outdoor recreation.

Travel Occupational Therapy Job Details

• Specialty: Acute Care Occupational Therapy
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital inpatient rehabilitation
• Location: Laurium, Michigan
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,080–$2,230
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Shift Duration: 8-hour days
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Call/Callback: Travelers may be placed on call during low-census periods; callback opportunities may be available in accordance with facility policy.

Acute Care Occupational Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of inpatient occupational therapy experience
• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program required
• Doctorate in Occupational Therapy preferred
• Current Michigan Occupational Therapist license
• Current AHA or American Red Cross BLS certification
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) required or actively in process before the start date
• EPIC electronic medical record documentation experience preferred
• Strong communication, adaptability, resilience, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Professional scrubs required
• Ability to follow applicable seasonal infection prevention and workplace safety policies

Acute Care Occupational Therapy Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat adult patients in an acute care hospital inpatient environment
• Develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans based on patient needs, functional status, and treatment goals
• Provide therapeutic interventions that support mobility, activities of daily living, safety, and patient independence
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, patients, and families as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Document occupational therapy evaluations, treatment sessions, progress, and discharge recommendations accurately in the electronic medical record
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding safe mobility, adaptive techniques, and continuation of care
• Adapt effectively to changing patient volumes and hospital priorities while maintaining high standards of acute care rehabilitation

Apply now for this travel Occupational Therapist opportunity in Laurium, Michigan, and join a dedicated acute care rehabilitation team in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.