Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist – Acute Care (PRN)
Bronson Methodist Hospital | Kalamazoo, MI
Love Where You Work
At Bronson, our team is compassionate, resilient, and strong. We are driven by positivity and a shared commitment to providing exceptional care for our patients, our community, and one another.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative acute care environment, we invite you to join Team Bronson.
Position Summary
The Occupational Therapist provides treatment to patients to support development, rehabilitation, and functional independence for individuals experiencing physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges.
This role focuses on restoring and enhancing the ability to perform daily activities and requires demonstrated competency appropriate to the patient populations served.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current Occupational Therapy license in good standing in the State of Michigan
- BLS certification required within 3 months of hire
- Clinical experience preferred
- Skills and Competencies
- Proficiency using computers and mobile devices for documentation
- Strong teamwork and communication skills with patients, families, and care teams
- Ability to handle sensitive patient situations with professionalism and empathy
- Effective English communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Clinical Responsibilities
- Interpret and implement therapy referrals
- Evaluate functional status and therapeutic needs using standardized assessments
- Establish functional baselines and individualized treatment plans
- Set patient care goals and estimate treatment duration
- Provide direct patient care according to treatment plans
- Educate patients, families, and community members
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care planning
- Design and fabricate splints or assistive devices as needed
- Support program development and process improvement initiatives
- Serve as a clinical resource and provide educational in-services
- Cross-train and provide coverage across Rehabilitation Services as needed
Administrative Responsibilities
- Document evaluations, treatment plans, interventions, and patient progress accurately and timely in the electronic health record
- Communicate documentation barriers to leadership promptly
- Maintain accurate, legible, and complete patient records
- Participate in committees, task forces, and quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrate effective time management
- Supervise COTAs, Rehab Clinical Assistants, OT students, COTA students, volunteers, and athletic trainers
- The Occupational Therapist is responsible for maintaining and advancing professional competencies based on patient populations served, type of care provided, and evolving healthcare practices.
Physical and Work Environment
- Standing and walking for extended periods
- Lifting and moving equipment or assisting patients up to 50 pounds
- Occasional heavier physical effort including pushing or pulling
- Frequent deadlines and computer use
- Some physical strain and repetitive motion
Schedule
Shift: First Shift
Status: PRN / Part Time
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 10
Location
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Kalamazoo, Michigan