Occupational Therapist – Rural MT Growth & Relocation

Launching Point; Miles City (MT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation/sign-on bonus

Full benefits

Job summary

Launching Point in Miles City, MT is seeking an Occupational Therapist for day shift work at a rural hospital setting. You will provide diagnostic evaluations and therapies to help patients reach maximum functioning within their community.

The role requires MT licensure, AOTA registration, and a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. The position offers full benefits and relocation/sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy is required.
• Current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association is required.
• Licensed within the State of Montana.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic evaluations and treatments to assigned patients to maximize function.
• Perform comprehensive evaluations and document findings per departmental standards; consult on environmental design, adaptive equipment, and positioning.
• Maintain accurate patient records and reports in a timely manner.
• Design and administer therapy programs to improve strength, ROM, and fine-motor skills; train in daily living activities and use of adaptive equipment.
• Treat neurological integration and sensor-motor issues; provide developmentally appropriate therapy for adults and learning-disabled patients.
• Fabricate splints, slings, and adaptive equipment per doctor prescriptions as needed.
• Deliver prevention therapy to maintain functional skills and educate patients and families on energy conservation and safe transfers.
• Assess organizational skills, attention spans, cognitive abilities, coordination, and equipment needs; design home programs and involve families.
• Participate in patient support groups with team members and develop plans of care.

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy

Montana licensure / Licensed in Montana

Current registration with American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

Job description

Launching Point in Miles City, MT is seeking an Occupational Therapist for day shift work at a rural hospital setting. You will provide diagnostic evaluations and therapies to help patients reach maximum functioning within their community.

The role requires MT licensure, AOTA registration, and a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. The position offers full benefits and relocation/sign-on bonus.