Bozeman Health·Bozeman, Montana
Provide comprehensive occupational therapy services, including evaluating physical and functional status and implementing individualized treatment plans. Educate patients and caregivers on safety and function while collaborating with healthcare providers to optimize patient outcomes.
This position exists to provide excellent occupational therapy services. The purpose of this position is to implement therapy programs for patients referred to the system as well as providing health and wellness education.
In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.
Evaluates physical and functional status including muscle groups, motor function, upper extremity function, ADL’s, coordination and neurological status.
Implements a plan of treatment as indicated by evaluations (includes manual therapy and/or modalities and therapeutic exercise, splinting fabrication/modifications)
Prepares and instructs appropriate therapeutic exercise programs and develops home programs
Documents initial evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, daily treatment, education and discharge summaries within compliance of BH Rehab policies.
Educates patients, families, and caregivers in strategies to manage pain, improve safety and function and educate re: individualized plan of care. Documents appropriately.
Identifies issues re: patient safety and follows through with processes to accomplish safety for all involved. (family, caregiver, patient)
Performs Functional Capacity Evaluations and /or Work Screens (ie. department employee screens) and Driver’s evaluations (if trained).
Builds plan of care and implements treatment according to evaluation results with treatment strategies including therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular reeducation and ADL training, splinting, AAC and mobility consultations as needed.
Collaborates with other disciplines and health care providers as needed to provide education or treatment planning
Schedule Requirements
This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.
Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.
77346200 Occupational Therapy
Market context
In Montana, allied health travel assignments are often driven by outpatient and hospital coverage needs across a broad patient mix, so adaptable clinicians with strong communication skills tend to stand out. These roles can be competitive because employers look for candidates who can commit to a 13-week assignment and work in a community-focused setting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your fit for the setting and assignment length before applying.