Occupational Therapist- Inpatient Behavioral Health and Acute Care 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.

• 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

• Two years of hospital (inpatient/outpatient) occupational therapy experience

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

• 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

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

• Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
• Sit (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Stand (Repeatedly): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Walk (Repeatedly): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.
• Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.
• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Repeatedly): Twisting, bending, and stooping require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.
• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.
• Push/Pull (Repeatedly): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
• Fine-Fi…