Senior Occupational Therapist — Rehab & Patient Recovery

Sweetwater Care; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking an Occupational Therapist to perform treatments and exercises to help patients recover from illnesses and injuries. You will develop personalized treatment plans and teach patients exercise techniques to improve their health.

The role requires active state licensure, collaboration with the rehabilitation team, documentation of progress, discharge summaries, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing their movements.
• Develop individualized treatment plan.
• Coach patients and teach therapeutic massage to ease pain and promote healing.
• Maintain patient records and track goals.
• Use standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Assess progress and adjust treatments; document in clinical records per requirements.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes and modify services based on evaluations and referrals.
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients and families and caregivers.
• Communicate progress, barriers, and plans with the health team.
• Provide discharge summaries per regulatory requirements.
• Document regulatory information in electronic records and record treatment minutes accurately.
• Participate in trainings, in-services and conferences.
• Supervise and support PT assistants, aides and students.
• Adhere to company policies and code of conduct.
• Active state licensure.

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking an Occupational Therapist to perform treatments and exercises to help patients recover from illnesses and injuries. You will develop personalized treatment plans and teach patients exercise techniques to improve their health.

The role requires active state licensure, collaboration with the rehabilitation team, documentation of progress, discharge summaries, and adherence to regulatory requirements.