We are hiring an Occupational Therapist (OT) for one of our clients in Deer Lodge, MT.

Job Description:

Leads, guides and directs the delivery of occupational therapy services in the facility in accordance with local, state and federal regulations, standards and established facility policies and procedures to provide appropriate care and services to residents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the delivery of occupational therapy services as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations; and respective practice act(s) in the state.
• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the execution of occupational therapy services in accordance with physician's orders and American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) in accordance with guidelines issued by the governing body and its respective affiliate state chapter.
• Coordinates the achievement and reporting of the facility's key performance occupational therapy indicators. Establishes an ongoing system to monitor these key indicators.
• Evaluates and reports key performance indicator outcomes of the occupational therapy department to the Director of Rehab to determine the need for action such as re-education or revisions related to the facility's outcomes, regulatory compliance, practice act(s) and/or customer satisfaction.
• Develops and implements processes and systems to effectively lead, guide and direct the delivery of occupational therapy services including but not limited to processes for the timely screening, evaluation, treatment, discharge, and all associated documentation requirements for residents in the facility.
• Complies with facility policies and procedures for appropriately documenting, billing, and coding for residents receiving occupational therapy.
• Provides resident information needed for the resident assessment instrument according to facility policy such as functional abilities and goals, functional status, range of motion, selfcare activities, occupational therapy minutes and distinct calendar days, etc. during the defined observation period(s).
• Participates as a qualified clinician for the interdisciplinary determination of the resident's usual performance in a functional assessment as required by facility policy (RAI User's Manual) for Medicare Part A, Medicare Advantage residents upon admission, interim and at time of discharge.
• Ensures occupational therapy equipment is stored, used, and sanitized, disinfected and/or cleaned properly and safely in the facility.
• Participates in daily, weekly, and/or monthly rehabilitative and interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss residents' therapy progression in relation to discharge planning for residents receiving occupational therapy services as designated by the Director of Rehab.
• Adheres to the state practice guidelines in their discipline as defined by the state
• Occupational Therapy Practice Act, in which they work. Maintains appropriate conduct and follows practice guidelines as defined by the professional association.
• Knows how to access the occupational therapy state practice act and professional association standards.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with residents, employees, and family members through scheduled, deliberate positive interactions with them using face to face, phone, or other means of communication.
• Evaluates work performance of occupational therapy assistants in the department and maintains accountability in concert with applicable standards of practice, by-laws, and code of conduct for their therapy discipline.
• Facilitates, serves, attends or participates in various committees of the facility as necessary.
• Knows and understands the purpose and requirements for the scope of work and supervision requirements as defined by the occupational therapy practice act in each state.
• Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and services across the occupational therapy spectrum as evidenced by adequate, and competent occupational therapy staff, general cleanliness of therapy gyms/offices, and optimal resident functioning and satisfaction with occupational therapy services provided.
• Identifies and collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to identify opportunities for enhanced services to the residents and/or resolve issues.
• Knows occupational therapy employees and employees across all departments by name in order to effectively communicate and meet resident needs as well as any miscellaneous related needs.
• Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
• Promotes positivity and active daily problem solving.
• Makes written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director of Rehab concerning occupational therapy.
• Follows facility policy related to readiness for health inspection surveys, Occupational
• Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) surveys, and any other regulatory entity or requirement.
• Reads and stays informed regarding regulatory, scope of work and supervision requirements as defined by the occupational therapy practice act, business practices and other changes influencing occupational therapy outcomes.
• Promotes safe work practices, safety rules, and accident prevention procedures to prevent resident/employee injury and illness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family, and staff.
• Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Must be able and willing to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
• Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
• May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day; encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions which include AIDS,
• Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis.
• May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors or personnel.
• Contributes to and exemplifies teamwork.
• Makes independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Possesses clinical supervisory skills, and willingness to work harmoniously with and clinically supervise other team members.
• Successfully follows oral and written instructions.
• Successfully relays information concerning residents, employees, or any given subject matter.
• Willing to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Communicates with medical, nursing staff, and all departments.
• Accepts call-backs during emergency conditions.
• Works in office and throughout the facility.
• Willing to work to task completion in spite of frequent interruptions.

Work hours:

• Shift: First shift
• 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
• Meal: 30 minutes

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