$ Travel Physical Therapist $ Urgent NEED

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

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Great Falls, MT, seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to deliver patient-centered treatments and develop personalized rehabilitation plans. You will assess, document progress, and collaborate with a health team to optimize mobility and comfort, including supervision of assistants where applicable.

This role requires active licensure and adherence to regulatory standards. Join a team committed to high-quality care and ongoing professional development in a supportive

Qualifications

• Active State Licensure as an Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to and observing patients as they move.
• Develop an individualized treatment plan.
• Coach patients and teach therapeutic massage to ease pain and promote healing.
• Maintain patient records and document goals in the clinical record.
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support interventions.
• Assess progress and adjust treatments in the clinical record.
• Provide counseling to patients, families, and caregivers regarding physical disorders.
• Communicate with supervisor and health team regarding patient progress and plans.

Job description

Join our FullShift Staffing Team!!!

Principal Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist performs treatments and exercises to help patients recover from illnesses and injuries. Their primary duties include using various 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 and observing patients as they move.


• Develop an individualized treatment plan


• Coach patients and teach them therapeutic massage to ease their’ 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 adjusts 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, 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.


• 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

FullShift Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.