Occupational Therapist Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Big Sky Rehabilitation Hospital in Billings, Montana, seeks an Occupational Therapist for per diem coverage. You will join a team focused on rehabilitating patients after stroke, brain or spinal injuries, and orthopedic procedures, helping them regain independence.

The role requires licensure as an OT and BLS/CPR certification; one year of rehab hospital experience is preferred. Strong communication, organizational, and patient-care skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• One year of experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with a team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and help improve basic motor functions and reasoning.
• Teach patients to perform tasks in daily living and working environments.
• Assist patients in selecting adaptive equipment and devices.
• Apply hospital mission and guiding principles in daily practice.

Skills

OT licensure

CPR/BLS

Rehab experience

Job description

Overview

Occupational Therapist - Per Diem - Billings, Montana

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

Big Sky Rehabilitation Hospital in Billings, Montana, is a leading inpatient rehabilitation hospital dedicated to helping patients recover, regain independence, and achieve their highest level of function after serious illness, injury, or surgery. Through comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation, 24-hour nursing care, and coordinated interdisciplinary treatment, our team provides expert care for patients recovering from stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, neurological conditions, orthopedic procedures, amputations, and other complex medical conditions. Serving communities across Montana and the surrounding region, we help patients return to their families, workplaces, and everyday lives with greater strength, confidence, and independence. Every team member plays a vital role in creating life-changing outcomes and moments of hope for patients and families. Join a collaborative, compassionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional care through human connection.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist required
• Basic Life Support/CPR card required
• One year of experience in the care of patients in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. These patients may have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling. May also assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.