Acute Occupational Therapist, (Full Time, 1.0)

Benefis Hospitals•Great Falls, MT

About The Position

Benefis is one of Montana’s largest health systems and offers benefits, compensation, state-of-the-art facilities, and growth opportunities. The Acute Occupational Therapist performs age- and diagnosis-specific assessments and treatments tailored to each patient’s, resident’s, or client’s needs. Assessments may cover cognitive, sensory, neuromuscular, perceptual motor, psychosocial, functional daily living, and work-related skills, as well as home, work, and community environments. The therapist educates patients, residents, clients, and other health care team members about treatment programs, disease processes, and injury prevention; delegates appropriate aspects of care to occupational therapy assistants or rehabilitation aides; and performs other assigned duties. The role requires following applicable licensing-board or agency requirements and regulations, along with Benefis Health System policies and procedures. The position is full time, 1.0 FTE. Starting wage is $37.43 per hour; the actual offer depends on applicable experience.

Requirements

Graduate from an approved school of Occupational Therapy.
Temporary licensure as governed by the State Practice Act.
Current BLS certification.
Current license from the State of Montana.
Ability to manage pressure and deadlines, maintain accuracy, and handle changing situations.
Ability to work with a variety of people, manage stressful situations, and handle conflict.

Responsibilities

Perform age- and diagnosis-specific assessments and treatments based on individual patient, resident, or client needs.
Assess cognitive, sensory, neuromuscular, perceptual motor, psychosocial, functional daily living, and work-related skills, and home, work, and community environments as appropriate.
Educate patients, residents, clients, and health care team members about treatment programs, disease processes, and prevention of further injuries.
Delegate aspects of care to occupational therapy assistants or rehabilitation aides in accordance with their job descriptions.
Perform assigned job duties and tasks.
Follow requirements, regulations, and procedures of applicable licensing boards or agencies, and comply with Benefis Health System policies and procedures.