Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist at Intermountain Health summary:

The Occupational Therapist provides direct patient services, including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, while also engaging in indirect services such as consultation and training for patients and their families. They develop and implement individualized treatment plans, set realistic goals with patient input, and communicate effectively with the rehabilitation team to ensure continuity of care. With a required bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and relevant licensure, this professional plays a vital role in the therapeutic process and the overall well-being of patients.

Job Description:

The Occupational Therapist provides direct patient services that may include identifying, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating. This position also provides indirect services including consulting, advising, teaching, and training patients and their caregivers.

Scope
As an Occupational Therapist you need to know how to:

• Evaluate a patient upon initial encounter to determine need for occupational therapy intervention and make referrals to other treatment team members as deemed appropriate.
• Plan occupational therapy treatment program for each patient, based upon interpretation of evaluation results; interpret evaluation findings for patient, family, and treatment team members.
• Develop realistic goals with patient input; explain treatment plan and goals to patient.
• Implement treatment or supervise treatment provided by Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, or occupational therapy student. Delegate routine care to supportive personnel as appropriate.
• Terminate occupational therapy services when patient has attained maximum benefit from occupational therapy; provide in-service education to members of treatment team to ensure follow-through of treatment program.
• Evaluate, record and report on a patients progress for review by other members of the rehabilitative team.
• Communicate effectively with physician, other members of rehabilitation team and others as indicated regarding treatment plan and patient response to plan.
• Complete all required documentation thoroughly and in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy, required
• Current license as an Occupational Therapist in the State of practice, required
• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association, required

• At least one (1) year of experience in a setting serving the same age/type of patient population served by this facility or department, preferred
• Critical Care Experience, strongly preferred

Physical Requirements:

Hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, sitting, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, and walking.

Location:

St James Hospital

Work City:

Butte

Work State:

Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

1

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$34.06 - $52.55

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.

Keywords:

Occupational Therapy, Patient Care, Rehabilitation, Therapeutic Services, Healthcare Professionals, BLS Certification, Evaluation and Treatment, Patient Education, Health Services, Wellness

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