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

Bronson Healthcare•Kalamazoo, MI

13d•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 for 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 assistant performs clinical and administrative duties under the guidance and direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist and is responsible for maintaining and upgrading competencies based on the population served, the type and nature of care provided, and advances in healthcare sciences and technology. The position is based in acute care at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. It is full-time, with variable shifts and 36 scheduled weekly hours. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is noted.

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 all members of the care delivery team.
Social sensitivity and effective communication in English.
Interpersonal skills to handle delicate patient-care matters.
For Occupational Therapy Assistants working in home health: current Michigan driver’s license, daily availability of a vehicle for business use, and proof of auto insurance; driving a personal vehicle regularly for Bronson business and passing an MVR check after an offer and before the start date are required. These home-health requirements are not specified for this acute-care role.

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 family and community education.
May design and fabricate splints and other assistive devices.
Participate in interdisciplinary team discussions, hospital rounds, and clinics.
Participate in program development and serve as a resource person in areas of expertise.
Participate in student programs and student rotations.
Provide in-services in areas of expertise for Bronson and the community.
May cross-train to other departments within Rehabilitation Services as needed.
Document in the electronic health record within compliance timelines and have documentation co-signed as required.
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.