Occupational Therapist (FT- 0.9 FTE, Day Shift)

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:

Required

• 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:

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

• 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

Physical Requirements

• Lifting, Pushing, and Pulling: Support 50 pounds of weight (patient, assist with bedside needs, etc.) Lift 50 pounds (pick up a child, transfer a patient, etc.) Carry equipment/supplies. Use upper body strength (CPR, physically restrain patient, etc.)
• Extended Hours: The role may involve working for extended periods, requiring sitting, walking, or standing for eight or more hours daily.
• Flexible Schedule: The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-Call Availability: On-call work may be required to respond to organizational and patient needs promptly.
• Effective Communication: Proficient in effective communication, both in person and through various technologies.
• Handling Challenging Situations: The role may involve dealing with upset individuals, requiring the ability to de-escalate situations and work effectively with frustrated patients or families.
• Repetitive Tasks: Ability to perform repetitive tasks as needed to fulfill job responsibilities.           

Exposures

Tasks Include Potential Exposure: Job tasks may involve exposure to:

• Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
• Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed
• Various chemicals and medications used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances.
• Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses
• Emotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions.

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.