Lead Occupational Therapist

Beacon Health System; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health System in Kalamazoo is seeking a Lead Occupational Therapist to blend hands-on patient care with team leadership. This role mentors staff, guides clinical practice, and drives high standards of therapy service.

You will oversee daily operations, ensure compliance with policies, and support ongoing professional development while delivering exceptional patient care in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapist licensure.
• BLS Certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy (Master’s preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of quality patient care while ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and therapy protocols
• Monitor, guide, and evaluate staff performance, supporting ongoing growth and development
• Help drive efficient operations by coordinating activities, prioritizing workflow, and supporting problem-solving and decision-making
• Provide direct patient care, including managing complex or advanced cases and offering clinical consultation
• Serve as a positive role model, fostering teamwork, collaboration, and a patient-first culture

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step into leadership? Join Beacon Health System in Kalamazoo as a Lead Occupational Therapist, where you’ll combine hands‑on patient care with the opportunity to mentor, guide, and elevate a high-performing therapy team.

Why Join Beacon?

At Beacon, we’re committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for our clinicians. In this leadership role, you’ll have the chance to make a meaningful impact—both at the bedside and across the team.

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of quality patient care while ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and therapy protocols


• Monitor, guide, and evaluate staff performance, supporting ongoing growth and development


• Help drive efficient operations by coordinating activities, prioritizing workflow, and supporting problem-solving and decision-making


• Provide direct patient care, including managing complex or advanced cases and offering clinical consultation


• Serve as a positive role model, fostering teamwork, collaboration, and a patient-first culture

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy (Master’s preferred)


• Active Occupational Therapist licensure


• BLS Certification (required)


• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience


• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills


• A collaborative mindset and commitment to excellence in patient care

Make an Impact

This is more than just a clinical role—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of therapy services within a growing, mission-driven organization. If you're ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference, we’d love to connect with you.

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