Careers in Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation Careers at Bronson

Are you a physical therapist, occupational therapist or speech pathologist looking for an exciting new career opportunity? Join Team Bronson! Our teams provide one-on-one, patient-centered care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This is your career. Where will you take it?

As a member of Team Bronson, you will earn a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, while also making a positive impact in your community. We will provide you with on-site learning, as well as help you obtain the certifications that may be required for the job you choose. So get started now and let us help you gain the skills needed to be successful today and to grow your career in the future.

Region’s Leading Employer

This means that as your skills grow, so can you! As part of our benefits package, employees can take advantage of tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities and more.

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And we're known for excellence! In addition to providing award-winning healthcare services, our workplace has been recognized as:

  • America's Best-in-State Employer (Forbes, 2024)
  • America's Greatest Workplace for Women (Newsweek, 2023)
  • Best & Brightest Companies to Work For - Top 101 in the Nation (NABR, 2023)

Choose a Career in Rehabilitation at Bronson

When you join Team Bronson, you join a team that cares for each other as much as they care for their patients. You’ll experience Bronson Positivity and what it’s like to be supported and valued as a team member.

Whether you want to work with patients inside the hospital, provide ongoing care at an outpatient clinic, or see patients in a home health setting, the perfect career is waiting for you at Bronson.

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"Working 1-on-1 with patients, being part of a supportive team and receiving great benefits"

Sheryl is an outpatient physical therapy assistant. Read her story to find out why she loves working for Bronson and having the opportunity to grow in her career.

Read Sheryl's Story

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"Bronson really trusts us to provide the best care"

What does Colton love about being a physical therapist at Bronson Battle Creek? The team he works with, the opportunities for growth and the excellent benefits – just to name a few! Check out his story to read more, plus how you can join him on Team Bronson.

Read Colton's Story

Opportunities in Rehabilitation

Whether you are a recent graduate or experienced in your field, the Bronson rehabilitation team has a spot for you! If you are a dedicated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about helping others, check out the jobs below. We have physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT) and speech pathology jobs available across southwest Michigan. Care settings you can work in include: settings:

Physical Therapists

    As a Bronson physical therapist, you are responsible for providing the best care possible to help patients regain strength and movement following an injury or medical diagnosis. You will see patients on a one-on-one basis, allowing you to provide high-quality, patient-centered therapies. Jobs are available on an inpatient and outpatient basis across southwest Michigan.

    See Physical Therapy Job Openings

    Physical Therapy Assistants

      As a physical therapy assistant at Bronson, you will work alongside a licensed PT to help patients regain strength and movement following an injury or medical diagnosis. Jobs are available on an inpatient and outpatient basis across southwest Michigan.

      See Physical Therapy Assistant Job Openings

      Occupational Therapists

      As a Bronson occupational therapist, you are responsible for providing the best care possible to help patients improve motor skills, balance and coordination following an injury or medical diagnosis. You will see patients on a one-on-one basis, allowing you to provide high-quality, patient-centered therapies. Jobs are available on an inpatient and outpatient basis across southwest Michigan.

      See Occupational Therapy Job Openings

      Occupational Therapy Assistants

      As an occupational therapy assistant at Bronson, you will work alongside a licensed OT to help patients improve motor skills, balance and coordination following an injury or medical diagnosis. Jobs are available on an inpatient and outpatient basis across southwest Michigan.

      See Occupational Therapy Assistant Job Openings

      Speech-Language Pathologists

      As a speech-language pathologist at Bronson, you are responsible for providing the best care possible to help patients restore communication skills following an injury or medical diagnosis. You will see patients on a one-on-one basis, allowing you to provide high-quality, patient-centered therapies. Jobs are available on an inpatient and outpatient basis across southwest Michigan.

      See Speech-Language Pathology Job Openings

      Want to Learn More?

      Visit our careers page to ask a question and learn more about why team members love working at Bronson.

      Living and Working in Southwest Michigan

      Battle Creek

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      Kalamazoo

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      Kalamazoo is conveniently located along I-94 with larger cities like Detroit and Chicago only two hours away. Even closer, head 45 minutes north and enjoy a day trip to Grand Rapids to enjoy a lively art and entertainment scene. Or go 45 minutes west to enjoy the towns and beaches along Lake Michigan.

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      Learn more from the Paw Paw Area Chamber of Commerce