Occupational Therapist — Empower Patient Recovery

Lifepoint Health®; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Community Medical Center in Missoula, MT, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to assess patients, design care plans, and apply therapeutic modalities to improve function. The role includes educating families, documenting progress, and coordinating discharge planning with the care team.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy, MT state licensure, and experience with adaptive equipment and activity-based therapy in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Current MT State Licensure for Occupational Therapy is required.
• Ability to design and implement treatment plans with appropriate modalities.

Responsibilities

• Develop a specialized treatment plan to regain well-being through exercise and adaptive devices.
• Communicate patient progress to supervisor and care team; instruct family in follow-through programs.
• Document patient care per regulatory and payer requirements.
• Supervise and delegate care by assistants according to state laws and practice standards.
• Assist with discharge planning and patient education on equipment and programs.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient Education

Documentation

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Community Medical Center in Missoula, MT, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to assess patients, design care plans, and apply therapeutic modalities to improve function. The role includes educating families, documenting progress, and coordinating discharge planning with the care team.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy, MT state licensure, and experience with adaptive equipment and activity-based therapy in a hospital setting.