Therapy - OT

Cynet Health; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health seeks an Occupational Therapist (OT) for a 13-week assignment in Kalispell, MT. The role focuses on transitional care with geriatric patients, including discharge planning and ROM assessments. Expect a daily 8-hour shift (0800–1630) and a collaborative team environment.

Experience of at least 2 years in SNF/rehab settings is preferred; certification in BLS is required with a state OT license. EMR usage and strong patient-care focus are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in discharge planning, including home health equipment needs.
• Proficiency in ROM and evaluations.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Focus on patient care and teamwork.
• Ability to tolerate challenging patient behavior.
• Computer efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Treat geriatric patients in transitional care and long-term care units.
• Manage a typical caseload of 7–11 patients per day with new evaluations.
• Begin treating patients on day one and gradually increase caseload.
• Work in a team supervised by a therapy supervisor.
• Possibly float to acute care when casework is complete.
• Participate in weekend rotations with flexible scheduling.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Adaptability

Computer skills

ROM evaluations

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Therapy - OT

Profession: Occupational Therapy

Specialty: Occupational Therapy

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 8 Hr Days

Hours per Shift: 40

Experience: Minimum of 2 years preferred in SNF, TCU, rehab, or acute experience.

License: State Occupational Therapy license

Certifications: BLS certification required.

Must-Have:

• Experience in discharge planning, including home health equipment needs.
• Proficiency in ROM and evaluations.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Focus on patient care and teamwork.
• Ability to tolerate challenging patient behavior.
• Computer efficiency.

Description:The position is within a facility that includes transitional care and long-term care units.

The average census is 95-100 residents and patients.

The primary focus is on the transitional care unit while also providing support to long-term care.

Common patient types and diagnoses include orthopedic, medical/surgical, and cardiopulmonary conditions.

The patient population is primarily geriatric.

The typical caseload includes 7-11 patients per day, with new patient evaluations affecting the lower end of the range.

Candidates with relevant experience will be accepted, including those who are first-time travelers.

Therapy services are supervised by a therapy supervisor.

Team consists of two occupational therapists, additional PRN staff, two physical therapy staff, and restorative aides.

The use of an EMR system for therapy charting is mandatory.

Floating to acute care may occur when casework is completed.

Therapists will begin treating patients on the first day alongside other staff and will gradually progress their caseload as they become comfortable.

Scheduling includes a weekend rotation with flexibility, and there is no major holiday commitment.

Shift times are roughly from 0800-1630, with flexibility to accommodate patient care needs.

The team environment is described as productive, adaptable, and collaborative.