Outpatient Occupational Therapist
Paw Paw, Michigan
Bronson LakeView Hospital

Job Opportunity: Outpatient Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location: Paw Paw, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Shift: 8 days on / 40 hours per week
• Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Friday 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week
• No call, weekend, or float requirements

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in Michigan
• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ year typical for travel OT roles unless otherwise specified by recruiter
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Certifications (as applicable)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, ENPC, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute (only if applicable to unit)
• National Tech Certification (if applicable)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (required)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including lifetime search from age 18
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Michigan LARA fingerprinting required within 45 days of start for all positions at this facility
• Michigan Central Registry Clearance required if applicable (typically for pediatric or specific specialties)
• Education verification (copy of highest degree or diploma)
• Employment application with full 7 years work history, no gaps
• One professional reference from supervisor/manager required

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test (Honeywell DC365N95HC) required if working onsite, with some outpatient exceptions
• Proof of Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine
• Negative TB test (PPD or Q Gold/Tspot) within 30 days of start; if positive, chest x-ray and TB questionnaire required
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Proof of Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity (2 vaccines or positive titer)
• Hepatitis B titer, series, or facility declination form
• 10-panel drug test including Marijuana/THC within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/spiritual exemption required for candidates starting after November 1

Additional Facility Requirements

• Review and sign Code of Conduct and Appearance Standards Policy prior to start
• Completion of Bronson-specific forms such as vaccine exemption requests if applicable
• Personal or auto insurance proof if working in Home Health (not applicable here)

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam within 1 year prior to assignment start (passing score ≥ 80%)
• Competency exam in specialty within 1 year prior to start (passing score ≥ 80%)
• Color Blind Testing (only for laboratory settings, not applicable here)

Notes

• No weekend or float requirements
• No call required
• This is a travel contract position with a 13-week duration
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this role

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and occupational therapists considering this travel contract opportunity.