Occupational Therapist

IMMANUEL LIVING•Kalispell, MT

10d•$35 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide skilled occupational therapy services to the guests and residents of Immanuel Living. Expectations of Excellence include understanding and supporting the core values, mission, philosophy, and guiding principles of Immanuel Living Communities. Providing consistent quality and valued service while complying with Corporate and Department policies and procedures and State and Federal regulations is expected. Respecting the privacy, confidentiality, and possessions of those ILC serves, its staff, and Immanuel Living Communities is crucial. Contributing to an atmosphere of positivity, teamwork, and mutual support, while leading by example, is also expected. Looking for the good in others and assuming positive intentions, while being caring, compassionate, and hospitable, and acting with integrity and honesty, are key. Ensuring a safe living and working environment and attending work regularly and following the established work schedule are also part of the expectations. Managing work time wisely, ensuring overtime is pre-approved by the Director of Rehabilitation, or in his/her absence, the Therapy Clinical Coordinator, is required.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or GED preferred
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
Registration by the National Board for Certification in Occupational therapy, Inc.
Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Montana
Current CPR certification
The incumbent must be at least 18 years of age, as position operates potentially hazardous equipment.
The incumbent must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work under time and/or deadline pressures.
Required vision abilities include close up and distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Read, write, and understand medical terminology
Read and comprehend instructions and present information to others
Read, interpret, and write routine reports and correspondence
Read, interpret, and implement documents, such as governmental regulations, rules, and procedure manuals
Basic counting skills
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide simple numbers
Understand different methods of measurement percentages
Apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Basic to intermediate computer skills
Operate multi-line telephone to place, receive, transfer calls, and to retrieve voice mail messages
Operate fax machine to send or receive documents
Operate copier to copy and collate documents
Operate personal computer with Windows operating system to utilize programs to input, format, edit, save, print, and transmit data
Utilize spreadsheets (Excel) and word processing programs (Word) to input, format, edit, save, print, and transmit data
Utilize Internet and e-mail to access, retrieve, save, print, or transmit documents or data files
Utilize proprietary, custom, or online programs or databases to input, format, edit, save, print, and transmit data
Operate braces, APOs, standing frames, and lifts

Nice To Haves

This position may make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Decisions, final recommendations, and/or errors made by the incumbent may affect guests/residents and other staff in the unit/department that this position is assigned to but may, on occasion, affect all staff of Immanuel Living Communities.
Job duties typically involve frequently changing conditions and problems, requiring considerable judgment in applying factual background and fundamental principles to the development of approaches and techniques for the solution of problems.
This position cannot authorize exceptions to Corporate policy or procedure.

Responsibilities

Evaluate residents upon physician order for occupational therapy.
Provide skilled occupational therapy intervention as described in the treatment plan.
Attend care conferences as needed to assist in developing and revising the guest/resident care plans.
Participate in Medicare, admissions, and monthly Rehabilitation Department meetings.
Work and coordinate with all team members to meet guest/residents’ needs.
Serve as an integral part of the interdisciplinary treatment team, facilitating a unified approach to guest/resident treatment.
Ensure occupational therapy programs are regularly updated in a manner which will most effectively benefit guests/residents.
Train staff members in specific techniques related to each guest/residents’ individual needs.
Develop restorative programs and train restorative aides to carry out these programs.
Work different shifts, including weekends, to provide optimal guest/resident care.
Work independently, while prioritizing duties and responsibilities, taking on additional assignments, maintaining accuracy and timeliness with documentation, and demonstrating the ability to problem solve.
Respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints from others.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervise Occupational therapy Assistants (COTA) and Rehabilitation Aides and provide clear communication and direction to concerning resident care and treatment.
Complete required documentation, including evaluations, required Medicare documentation, care plan entries, daily progress notes, and weekly summaries before the end of the shift.
Effectively work and communicate with a wide range of individuals from all socio-economic groups, including geriatric guests/residents and those with special needs.
Communicate on a regular basis with guests/residents and/or their designees regarding occupational therapy intervention.
Communicate verbally and in writing to other staff members regarding guest/resident care issues.
Communicate with supervisor on a routine basis.
Participate in training and/or meetings that help facilitate the departmental communication process.