Outpatient Therapy primarily, with some Acute Care

Position Summary: 

This position exists to provide excellent occupational therapy services. The purpose of this position is to implement therapy programs for patients referred to the system as well as providing health and wellness education.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited AOTA programMontana Licensure (Occupational Therapist)American Heart Association BLS required within 1 month of hireParticipates in two hours of initial cerebrovascular disease (stroke) education within one year of hirePreferred: Two years of hospital (inpatient/outpatient) occupational therapy experience

Essential Job Functions:

Evaluates physical and functional status including muscle groups, motor function, upper extremity function, ADL’s, coordination and neurological status.Implements a plan of treatment as indicated by evaluations (includes manual therapy and/or modalities and therapeutic exercise, splinting fabrication/modifications)Prepares and instructs appropriate therapeutic exercise programs and develops home programsDocuments initial evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, daily treatment, education and discharge summaries within compliance of BH Rehab policies.Educates patients, families, and caregivers in strategies to manage pain, improve safety and function and educate re: individualized plan of care.  Documents appropriately.Identifies issues re: patient safety and follows through with processes to accomplish safety for all involved. (family, caregiver, patient)Performs Functional Capacity Evaluations and /or Work Screens (ie. department employee screens) and Driver’s evaluations (if trained).  Builds plan of care and implements treatment according to evaluation results with treatment strategies including therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular reeducation and ADL training, splinting, AAC and mobility consultations as needed. Collaborates with other disciplines and health care providers as needed to provide education or treatment planning

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all timesAbility to work in a busy and stressful environmentCreativity, problem analysis and decision makingAbility to work varied shiftsExercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentialitySelf-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversightStrong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification.  They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.

77346200 Occupational Therapy