Occupational Therapist | Acute Care | PRN Status

Logan Health•Kalispell, MT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Logan Health Medical Center is looking for a PRN Occupational Therapist to join their highly skilled team in Kalispell, MT. This role offers immediate case load variety, treating a wide range of patients from post-surgical and orthopedic to trauma and ICU. You will be a key player in patient recovery, influencing patient outcomes from admission to discharge. The position involves working with a diverse inpatient population including orthopedic, neurologic, surgical, cardiac, trauma, and medically complex patients. You will join a supportive, cohesive team culture with seasoned clinicians in a collaborative and mentorship environment. The work is impactful, as you'll be part of an interdisciplinary team committed to restoring function and improving quality of life from admission through discharge planning.

Requirements

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.
Current BLS HCP CPR certification as applicable to assigned area(s).
Knowledge of and skilled in the use of materials and equipment, processes, procedures and techniques currently used in occupational therapy.
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.

Responsibilities

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).