Occupational Therapists OT

Sweetwater Care; Whitefish (MT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking an Occupational Therapist to design and implement treatment plans for patients recovering from illness or injury. You will collaborate with physicians and care teams, supervise assistants, and document progress and outcomes in the patient record.

You will develop individualized therapies, educate patients and families, and provide discharge summaries per regulations. Active licensure is required, and adherence to policies is essential.

Qualifications

• Active state licensure required.
• Ability to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Experience coordinating with care teams.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to assess their condition and review medical history.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction through observation and patient feedback.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Coach patients and teach therapeutic massage techniques to ease pain.
• Maintain patient progress in medical records.
• Use standardized assessments and evidence-based practice.
• Adjust treatments based on progress and referrals.
• Provide discharge summaries per regulatory requirements.
• Document regulatory information in electronic records.
• Participate in trainings, in-services and conferences.
• Supervise and support PTAs and rehabilitation aides.
• Adhere to company policies and code of conduct.
• Maintain active State Licensure.

Skills

Active State Licensure

Treatment planning

Team communication

Job description

JOIN OUR EVER GROWING THERAPY TEAM!!!

Principal Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist performs treatments and exercises to help patients recover from illnesses and injuries. Their main duties include using various treatment techniques to develop personalized treatment plans, prescribing medications to relieve pain and increase mobility and teaching patients exercise techniques to improve their health.

This position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services.

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms. Review their medical history and referrals from doctors or surgeons.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing them as they move.
• Develop individualized treatment plan
• Coach patient and teach them therapeutic massage to ease patients’ pain and provide stimulation to promote healing
• Maintain patient record by keeping track of goals
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Assesses patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.
• Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.
• Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
• Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy. Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences.
• Able to supervise and support physical therapist assistants; rehabilitation aides and/or students.
• Adherence to Company required policy and procedures and code of conduct.
• Active State Licensure