Occupational Therapist - Outpatient
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Bronson Rehabilitation Services

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist - Outpatient

Location

• Kalamazoo, Michigan

Position Type

• Travel/Contract assignment
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Work Setting

• Hospital-based outpatient rehabilitation clinic
• Patient diagnoses include lymphedema, cognitive evaluation/treatment, musculoskeletal and neurological conditions

Schedule

• Shift: Day shift, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (8 hours/day, 40 hours/week)
• No call, weekend, or float requirements unless low patient census requires covering other sites

Patient Load and Population

• Daily patient load: 10-11 patients
• Patient groups: Adults required; adolescents preferred

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Michigan
• Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one prior travel assignment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Complete 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 (process coordinated via DocuSign)
• Education verification with copy of highest degree or diploma
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug screening: 10-panel including Marijuana/THC within 30 days of start
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Proof of Tdap vaccine
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray as applicable
  • Annual TB questionnaire
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer each)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (for candidates starting after November 1)
• Completion of Bronson-specific Code of Conduct and Appearance Standards Policy acknowledgments
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam passed within 1 year prior to assignment start
• Competency exam in specialty passed within 1 year prior to assignment start
• Professional reference from a supervisor or manager required

Additional Notes

• Fit testing is not required for outpatient occupational therapists at this facility
• No weekend or call responsibilities unless covering other sites due to low census
• Must submit a complete employment application/resume with 7 years of work history, no gaps
• Michigan Central Registry Clearance is not required for this position (only for pediatric, RRT, L&D, Echo Tech roles)

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