Hand Occupational Therapist- Contingent

University Of Michigan; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable university in Brighton is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist II (TEMP) to evaluate and treat patients with conditions affecting the upper extremities. Candidates must have a Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, hold a Michigan License, and be a Certified Hand Therapist. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with diverse teams and contribute to patient care, primarily onsite. Apply now to make a difference in patient mobility and function.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan License or eligible.
• Member of NBCOT.
• Current Certified Hand Therapist (CHT).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder conditions.
• Develop personalized treatment plans using therapeutic interventions.
• Assess and treat injuries such as fractures and chronic pain.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Experience with upper extremity diagnoses

Education

Bachelor, Master of Science or clinical Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Electronic medical record (EMR) systems

Job description

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

Responsibilities*

To evaluate and treat patients with conditions affecting the hands, wrist, elbows, and shoulders. Assess and treat injuries and conditions such as fractures, tendon, nerve injuries, arthritis, cumulative trauma, chronic pain, and post-surgical conditions. Develop personalized treatment plans to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore function using therapeutic interventions including modalities and orthosis fabrication, as prescribed by a physician. This is a temporary position of 20-40 hours per week, depending on clinic needs.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor, Master of Science or clinical Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current Michigan License, or eligible
• Member of NBCOT
• Current Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
• Ability to work between the hours of 7am and 7pm based on clinic scheduling needs
• Strong adaptability and willingness to work in multiple clinic locations as needed
• Experience with a wide range of upper extremity diagnoses
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with diverse teams and patient populations

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience or strong interest in treating chronic pain and complex upper extremity conditions
• Proficiency with electronic medal record (EMR) systems

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Additional Information

This job posting is for a University of Michigan Temporary position. Temporary employment may be full or part time, but in either case is limited in duration. Please review the full posting description for details.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting.This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Title

OCCUP THERAPIST II (TEMP)

Work Location

Brighton

Brighton, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM BCSC CMC Therapy

Posting Begin/End Date

12/11/2025 - 12/25/2025