Occupational Therapy Assistant, Acute Care, Full-Time, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo *Sign-O

Love Where You Work! Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience. 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 Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000 Qualifications Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program required. Valid State of Michigan license. BLS certification within 3 months. Keyboarding skills to operate PC/mobile devices. 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. Some work locations require a background check and fingerprinting. 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. Occupational Therapy Assistants working in the home health setting must also: possess a 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 successful pass of the 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 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 Administrative 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 Shift & Scheduling Variable Time Type Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Cost Center 4020 About Bronson Healthcare Bronson Healthcare is a community-owned, not-for-profit health system that has been serving southwest Michigan since 1900. Today, with a workforce of 9,000 people and 1,500 medical staff members, it is the area’s largest employer and leading healthcare system. Bronson provides care in virtually every specialty and offers a full range of services from primary care to critical care at more than 100 locations. Bronson’s exceptionally high quality standards enable us to do what’s right for our patients and their families. We are empowered as individuals and as teams, to apply our skills and experience so that every patient receives safe, timely and effective treatment. What’s more, our state-of-the-art, technology and evidence-based processes give us the tools we need to deliver the right care, at the right time. By putting each patient and their family at the center of our work, we demonstrate the dignity and respect we have for each individual we serve. This unwavering commitment to serving others combined with our unique healing environment helps make the patient experience here an exceptional one. The excellence and Positivity of our employees and medical staff has contributed to Bronson Healthcare being ranked by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers (2022-23), by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023) and by the National Association for Business Resources as one of the 2023 Top 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. #J-18808-Ljbffr 20 Bronson Methodist Hospital