Occupational Therapist

About the role

This position provides quality occupational therapy services set by state practice guidelines, Medicare and assigned area(s) policies and procedures. Meets legal, ethical and institutional standards while adhering to the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of the department and Logan Health. Supports the organization in fulfilling the mission, vision, and values of Logan Health.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) of the following required:
• Current Montana Occupational Therapist (OT) license.
• Graduate of an accredited program of Occupational Therapy and must successfully obtain Montana Occupational Therapist (OT) license within thirty (30) days of hire.
• RQI Provider (BLS) within seven (7) days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care, whichever comes first, required. Knowledge of and skilled in the use of materials and equipment, processes, procedures and techniques currently used in occupational therapy.
• Promotes excellence through setting high standards and providing high quality outcomes.
• Ability to act with integrity, kindness, and exhibit empathy.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Job Specific Duties

• Effectively plans, oversees, delegates and instructs assigned staff members in an effort to provide services in a competent and efficient manner.
• Administers OT treatment to patients relative to age, culture and conditions of patient as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Implements specific and individualized treatment programs for patients according to the principles of OT, Logan Health policy and payer requirements.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner according to payer guidelines (Medicare, private insurance, Medicaid) and Montana practice guidelines for occupational therapy.
• Exhibits effective communication skills in regards to all aspects of care, i.e. communication with patients, peers, family members, students and team members regarding OT related information.
• Collaborates with patient, family and team to develop goals and/or discharge.
• Enhances rehabilitation services by participating in projects and/or programs within the department, the facility and the community as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Achieves set productivity standards per department protocol and as applicable to assigned area(s).

Additional information

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Shift: Day Shift - 9 Hours (United States of America)

Schedule

Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check
• Reference checks
• Drug Screening
• Health and Immunizations Screening
• Physical Demand Review/Screening