
Hospital | OT
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Escanaba, MI
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Occupational Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $55.75
- Weekly
- $2,230
- Yearly (full-time)
- $115,960
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $55.75/hour — 29% above the median for Occupational Therapist jobs in Michigan ($43.23/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Occupational Therapist jobs in Michigan right now
- 39 open Occupational Therapist jobs in Michigan from 6 agencies, 6 of them in Escanaba.
- Pay in these listings: $23.04 – $69.13/hour, median $52.27/hour.
- Typical Occupational Therapist pay in Michigan: $43.23/hour ($89,918/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($66.88/hour across 5 jobs).
Job description
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Inpatient Rehabilitation | Escanaba, Michigan
Join a supportive inpatient rehabilitation team in Escanaba, MI, and make a meaningful impact as an Occupational Therapist in a scenic Upper Peninsula community. This Michigan healthcare job offers a structured weekday schedule, mentorship, and the opportunity to provide patient-centered therapy to a diverse rehab population in a collaborative setting.
Job Details
- Setting: Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Location: Escanaba, MI 49829
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,150-$2,310
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 8-hour day shifts with variable start times
- Schedule: 5 days per week
- Hours: 40 guaranteed hours per week
- Charting System: Epic
- Orientation: 1-2 shifts plus Epic training and mentorship as needed
- Patient Volume: Approximately 7-10 patients per day
Occupational Therapist Job Requirements
- Active Michigan Occupational Therapist license, or proof that the application process has been initiated
- BLS certification
- At least 1 year of occupational therapy experience preferred
- Pediatric experience preferred, but not required
- Ability to work with a varied rehabilitation population including geriatric, pediatric, neurological, and orthopedic patients
- Comfortable using Epic charting software
- Ability to work business casual
Occupational Therapy Responsibilities
- Evaluate, plan, and deliver occupational therapy services for inpatient rehab patients
- Treat a broad range of diagnoses across general rehabilitation, including neurological, orthopedic, geriatric, and pediatric cases
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic
- Collaborate with the rehab team and lead therapist to support patient progress and continuity of care
- Provide high-quality patient treatment while managing a daily caseload of 7-10 patients
- Contribute to a positive, team-oriented environment focused on mentorship and excellent patient care
Apply now to join this rewarding Occupational Therapist opportunity in Escanaba, Michigan, and grow your career in inpatient rehabilitation healthcare.
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.
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