Occupational Therapist - Multiple Practice Settings Available

The Staff Pad•Helena, MT

52d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Pad has partnered with a reputed healthcare organization in Helena, MT to hire dependable & experienced Occupational Therapists for providing skilled, patient-centered occupational therapy services & promote independence, maximize functional outcomes, and improve quality of life. Reporting to the Director of Rehabilitation, you will be responsible for evaluating patients, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring high-quality, compliant care in accordance with physician orders and organizational standards. Available Practice Settings include Home Health/Hospice (0.8 FTE), Acute Care (1.0 FTE | Monday–Friday | Flexible 8- or 10-hour shifts | Some weekends), and Outpatient Occupational Therapy (Full-time).

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
Current Montana Occupational Therapy license
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
2+ years of experience in Acute Care, Outpatient, Rehabilitation, Home Health, or related settings
Ability to work independently with strong clinical judgment
Clinical observation, assessment & ADL equipment instruction
Time management, organizational & communication skills
Professionalism and emotional intelligence
Crisis intervention and patient/family support

Nice To Haves

Home and Community Based Program experience preferred (for the Home Health opportunity)

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients & provide OT services to promote patient independence and quality of life
Develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient assessment
Communicate & coordinate patient care with patients, families, physicians, clinical leadership, and interdisciplinary teams and resolve concerns
Support patient transitions while ensuring safe, high-quality care aligned with the plan of care
Treat patients with diverse diagnoses, including dementia, learning disabilities, and chronic conditions
Delegate appropriate tasks and maintain professional competency through continuing education
Manage workload effectively using strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and multitasking skills
Serve as a clinical resource, promote teamwork and adapt to changing patient care needs
Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, committee meetings, budget planning, interdisciplinary teamwork, department and organizational improvement initiatives, equipment training, and safety programs
Connect patients with appropriate community resources while promoting financial stewardship
Ensure compliance with regulations, agency policies, and documentation standards
Develop individualized treatment and home exercise plans and deliver occupational therapy services in patients' homes based on physician orders and patient assessments
Complete OASIS patient assessments and maintain accurate, timely documentation ensuring compliance with home health regulations
Improve patient independence through interventions targeting ADLs, IADLs, mobility, and functional skills
Perform home safety assessments, recommend adaptive equipment, and educate patients, caregivers, and home health aides on safe home practices