Occupational Therapist in Kalispell, Montana

Job Description

Expectations of Excellence

• Understand and support the core values, mission, philosophy, and guiding principles of Immanuel Living

• Provide consistent quality and valued service, while complying with Corporate and Department policies and procedures and State and Federal regulations.

• Respect the privacy, confidentiality, and possessions of those ILC serves, its staff, and Immanuel Living

• Contribute to an atmosphere of positivity, teamwork, and mutual support, while leading by example.

• Look for the good in others and assume positive intentions. Be caring, compassionate, and hospitable, while acting with integrity and honesty.

• Ensure that a safe living and working environment exists.

• Attend work regularly and follow established work schedule. Manage use of work time wisely, ensuring that overtime is pre-approved by the Director of Rehabilitation, or in his/her absence, the Therapy Clinical Coordinator.

  Specific Duties

• 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.

• Serve as a consultant of Immanuel Living on relevant issues.

• Work different shifts, including weekends, to provide optimal guest/resident care.

• Clean, process laundry, prepare meals, and complete light maintenance work as required as part of The Retreat’s universally trained positions.

• 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.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school or GED preferred

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

  Professional Licenses or Certifications Required by Law

• 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

  Essential Physical and Mental Requirements

• 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.