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

Bronson Healthcare Group•Kalamazoo, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and guidance of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the Occupational Therapy Assistant provides treatment to patients to facilitate development and rehabilitation of people with physical or cognitive disabilities, with the goal of restoring and enhancing functional independence. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. The position includes clinical and administrative duties that vary based on clinical location. The assistant is also responsible for maintaining and upgrading competencies based on the population served, the care provided, and advances in healthcare sciences and technology.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
Valid State of Michigan license.
BLS certification within 3 months.
Keyboarding skills to operate PC/mobile devices.
Ability to work as a team member and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and members of the care delivery team.
Social sensitivity and the ability to communicate effectively in English.
For home health positions only: current Michigan driver’s license, a vehicle available for daily business use, and proof of auto insurance; driving a personal vehicle regularly for Bronson business and passing an MVR check after offer and before the start date are required.
For home health positions only: submit insurance renewals before coverage expires and update Bronson if the vehicle used for business changes.

Responsibilities

Follow the plan of care and goals established by the Occupational Therapist.
Provide direct patient care, including individual and/or group Occupational Therapy activities according to the treatment plan, and facilitate and instruct patients in skills needed to participate successfully.
Provide education to families and the community.
Design and fabricate splints and other assistive devices, as applicable.
Participate in interdisciplinary team discussions, hospital rounds, and clinics.
Contribute to program development and serve as a resource in areas of expertise.
Participate in the student program and student rotations.
Provide in-services in areas of expertise for Bronson and the community.
Cross-train to other departments within Rehabilitation Services as needed.
Document in the electronic health record within compliance timelines and obtain co-signatures as required by compliance regulations and timelines.
Communicate to leadership any limitations that prevent timely documentation.
Serve on committees and task forces and participate in process improvement.
Demonstrate time-management skills.
Supervise Rehab Clinical Assistants, OTA students, and volunteers.
Maintain and upgrade competencies based on the population served, care provided, and advances in healthcare sciences and technology.