Occupational Therapy Assistant, Acute Care, Full-Time, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo **Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000

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Location

Kalamazoo-601 John St.-Bronson Methodist Hospital South Campus (South Pavilion)

Title

Occupational Therapy Assistant, Acute Care, Full-Time, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000

Under the direction and guidance of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the Occupational Therapy Assistant provides treatment to patients to facilitate development and rehabilitation of physically, or cognitively disabled persons for the purpose of restoring and enhancing functional independence. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program required.

Specific job postings will indicate if experience is either preferred or required and the amount of years required.

Valid State of Michigan license.

BLS certification within 3 months.

• Keyboarding skills to operate PC/mobile devices
• Some work locations require a background check and finger-printing.
• Some work locations require a weekend and/or holiday rotation either at their base department or in an applicable acute care setting.
• Must work as a team member and be able to effectively communicate with patients, visitors, and all members of the care delivery team.
• Social sensitivity and the ability to communicate in English effectively are definitely required.
• Regularly performs work requiring a high level of interpersonal skills to deal with delicate patient care matters.

Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time.

Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required.

Occupational Therapy Assistants working in the home health setting must also:

• Possess current Michigan driver’s license, availability of care for business use on a daily basis, and proof of auto insurance required.
• Driving your own vehicle on a regularly scheduled basis to perform business on behalf of Bronson is required for this position and will require a successfully pass of MVR check after an offer of employment has been made but prior to the employee’s start date.
• Proof of valid auto insurance on that vehicle that will be driven while on duty for Bronson is required. It is the employee’s responsibility to submit auto insurance renewals before current coverage expires to their leader. It is also the employee’s responsibility to update their auto insurance coverage with Bronson if a different vehicle will be driven to perform business on behalf of Bronson.

Under the guidance and direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist the Occupational Therapy Assistant is responsible for clinical and administrative duties.

Clinical Duties (Varies based on clinical location)

• Follow the plan of care and goals established by the Occupational Therapist
• Direct patient care, including conducting individual and/or group Occupational Therapy activities according to treatment plan, facilitates and instructs patients in the skills necessary to successfully participate.
• Family and community education
• May design and fabricate splints and other assistive devices
• Interdisciplinary team discussions/hospital rounds/clinics
• Program development
• Serving as a resource person in areas of expertise
• Participation in student program and participation in student rotation
• Provides in-services in areas of expertise for both Bronson and the community
• May cross train to other departments within Rehabilitation Services as needed

Administration Duties

• Documenting in the electronic health record per compliance timelines

Having documentation co-signed per compliance regulations and timelines

• Responsible for communicating to leadership limitations that prevent timely documentation.
• Serving on committees and task forces
• Participating in process improvement
• Demonstrates time management skills
• Supervision of Rehab Clinical Assistant, OTA students and volunteers

In addition, the Rehab Occupational Therapist Assistant has the responsibility to maintain and upgrade his/her competencies based on the population served, the type and nature of the care provided and advances in healthcare sciences and technology.

Shift

Variable

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Cost Center

4020 Occupational Therapy Acute (BMH)

Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer

Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.

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