Occupational Therapist- Outpatient (FT- 0.9 FTE, Day Shift)

Outpatient Setting .9 or 36 hours/week

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 program Montana Licensure (Occupational Therapist) American Heart Association BLS required within 1 month of hire Participates in two hours of initial cerebrovascular disease (stroke) education within one year of hire Preferred: 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 programs Documents 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 times Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment Creativity, problem analysis and decision making Ability to work varied shifts Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality Self-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversight Strong 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 Working at Bozeman Health is more than just a job--it's a commitment to caring for the communities of Southwest Montana by being their partner in health and wellness, compassionately delivering the best care for each person, every time. In every role, our employees are inspired by their ability to care for our community and our Culture of Excellence guides each employee to be a high performer, engage in transparent and timely communication, demonstrate dynamic learning and teaching, excel through change, express gratitude and experience joy.