Occupational Therapist

Immanuel Living; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Immanuel Living seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide skilled OT services to guests and residents. You will evaluate, plan, and deliver interventions, working within a collaborative care team to meet each resident's needs and goals.

Responsibilities include participating in care conferences, updating treatment plans, and training restorative staff while maintaining thorough documentation and compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Active Montana OT license.
• NBCOT registration required.
• CPR certification required.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents/patients upon physician order and provide OT intervention.
• Attend care conferences and assist in care plan development.
• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to meet guest/resident needs.
• Update OT programs regularly to benefit guests/residents.
• Train staff and restorative aides in techniques for individual needs.
• Document evaluations and treatment notes timely and accurately.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Patient interaction

Education

OT degree

Montana OT license

NBCOT registration

CPR certification

Tools

Excel

Word

EMR systems

Job description

PurposeThe purpose of this position is to provide skilled occupational therapy services to the guests and residents of Immanuel Living.ExpectationsExpectations of ExcellenceUnderstand and support the core values, mission, philosophy, and guiding principles of Immanuel Living Communities.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 Communities.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.Education and ExperienceGraduation from high school or GED preferredGraduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy programProfessional Licenses or Certifications Required by LawRegistration by the National Board for Certification in Occupational therapy, Inc.Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of MontanaCurrent CPR certificationEssential Physical and Mental RequirementsThe 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.Rare < 5% of shift Occasional 6-33% of shift Frequent 34-66% of shift Continuous >67% of shiftPhysical DemandExamples of Job DutyFrequencySquatting or kneeling down to low surfaces or sitting on floorDressing resident lower extremitiesPutting foot pedals on wheelchairsTalking to residents at eye levelOccasionalLifting 0-10 lbs.Lifting resident charts, hand weightsPerforming passive ROMFrequentLifting 11-20 lbs.Lifting resident extremitiesPerforming resident transfers (Min A)OccasionalLifting 21-40 lbs.Performing resident transfers (Mod A)Lifting bariatric residents’ limbsOccasionalLifting > 40 lbs.Performing therapeutic resident transfersOccasionalReaching above shoulderSupplies from resident closet, store room, cabinetsOverhead ADLsOccasionalReaching chest to shoulder heightADL trainingGetting supplies out of cabinetsFrequentReaching waist to chestDressing residentsLifting food trays, fluid jugs, charts, hand weights, etc.FrequentReaching below waist levelPicking up items off floorWorking with residents’ lower extremities / L.B. dressingOccasionalCarrying 0-12 poundsCarrying resident charts, trays, boxes of suppliesCarrying hand weightsOccasionalCarrying 10-20 poundsCarrying oxygen tanksOccasionalPush / pull 0-20 poundsPushing residents in wheelchairsResisting residents with therabandsFrequentPush 20-40 poundsPushing bariatric residents in wheelchairPositioning resident in bedOccasionalPush >40 poundsPushing bariatric residents in liftsRareStandingWorking with residentsFrequentSittingCharting, treatments, and exercisesFrequentWalkingTo resident roomsFrequentJob ResponsibilitiesSpecific DutiesEvaluate 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.Supervision / LeadershipSupervise Occupational therapy Assistants (COTA) and Rehabilitation Aides and provide clear communication and direction to concerning resident care and treatment.Decision MakingThis 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.DocumentationComplete required documentation, including evaluations, required Medicare documentation, care plan entries, daily progress notes, and weekly summaries before the end of the shift.CommunicationEffectively 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.Personal InteractionThis position may interact with:Guests/residents, family members, and/or designeesGeneral publicImmanuel administrators, directors, managers, supervisors, staffMedical service providers, including physicians and pharmacistsOther service providers or representativesFederal, State, Local government representativesMembers of the mediaSkills and AbilitiesLanguageRead, write, and understand medical terminologyRead and comprehend instructions and present information to othersRead, interpret, and write routine reports and correspondenceRead, interpret, and implement documents, such as governmental regulations, rules, and procedure manualsMathematicalBasic counting skillsAdd, subtract, multiply, and divide simple numbersUnderstand different methods of measurement percentagesReasoningApply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formDeal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situationsSolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization existsInterpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formDefine problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsComputerBasic to intermediate computer skillsEquipment and MaterialsOffice EquipmentOperate multi-line telephone to place, receive, transfer calls, and to retrieve voice mail messagesOperate fax machine to send or receive documentsOperate copier to copy and collate documentsComputer Software and Operating SystemsOperate personal computer with Windows operating system to utilize programs to input, format, edit, save, print, and transmit dataUtilize spreadsheets (Excel) and word processing programs (Word) to input, format, edit, save, print, and transmit dataUtilize Internet and e-mail to access, retrieve, save, print, or transmit documents or data filesUtilize proprietary, custom, or online programs or databases to input, format, edit, save, print, and transmit dataSpecialized Therapy / Nursing EquipmentOperate braces, APOs, standing frames, and liftsEnvironmental ConditionsThis position works in a temperature-controlled facility and may travel to and from buildings in all weather conditions.This position may be exposed to:Biological fluids, including but not limited to vomit, urine, fecesBlood-borne pathogensOccupational diseaseRisk of cuts, burns, shock, or other minor injuries not requiring hospitalizationUnpleasant substances, odors, noisesUpset, angry guests/residents, family members, coworkersDisclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee who holds this position. Immanuel Living Communities’ management reserves the right to modify this job description at any time. Incumbents will receive an updated version of this job description, should changes be made to it.