Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) Jobs – Hospital Contract in Chelsea, Michigan

Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) job in Chelsea, Michigan, offering hospital-based rehabilitation, competitive weekly pay, and meaningful patient care.

Join a collaborative hospital-based rehabilitation team as a Travel Occupational Therapist in Chelsea, MI. This travel therapy opportunity is ideal for an experienced OT who enjoys providing patient-centered care in a supportive clinical environment. Chelsea offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere, local parks and community amenities, and convenient access to the greater Ann Arbor area.

Travel Occupational Therapy Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,920-$2,060
• Location: Chelsea, Michigan
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital-based Occupational Therapy
• Assignment Type: Travel Occupational Therapy contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Duration: Approximately 14 weeks, through February 7, 2027
• Schedule: 8-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: Minimum of two weekend shifts per month
• Holiday Coverage: Additional coverage may be needed around Thanksgiving and Christmas

Travel Occupational Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Occupational Therapist experience, preferably in a hospital or acute care setting
• Valid Occupational Therapist license or certificate eligible for practice in Michigan
• Current BLS certification
• Experience with Epic electronic medical records
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, documentation, and care coordination skills
• Ability to work scheduled weekend and holiday coverage as needed

Occupational Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized occupational therapy plans of care
• Provide therapeutic interventions that support functional mobility, activities of daily living, and safe participation in meaningful tasks
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical response
• Document evaluations, treatments, progress, and discharge recommendations accurately in Epic
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, patients, and families to support coordinated patient care
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, safety strategies, and home programs
• Contribute to weekend and holiday coverage according to department needs

Why Choose This Michigan Travel Therapy Opportunity?

• Make a direct impact on patient independence and quality of life
• Work a consistent weekday day-shift schedule with defined assignment dates
• Gain valuable hospital-based clinical experience in a supportive Michigan community
• Enjoy the professional flexibility and variety of a travel Occupational Therapy assignment

Apply now for this Travel Occupational Therapist opportunity in Chelsea, Michigan, near Ann Arbor.

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.