TITLE: Occupational TherapistLOCATION: Miles City, MONTANA
Now is your chance to join a top hospital where career growth and opportunity await you.
They are committed to building healthcare teams whose care exceeds the expectations of their patients and community and are looking for individuals who share the same values.
You could live in an area with a low cost of living work at a medical center which is a progressive rural healthcare organization located in the picturesque Badlands of Eastern Montana might be the place.
What they’re looking for:
•Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy required.
•Current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association required.
•Licensed within the State of Montana
Hours and compensation potential:
•Position is day shift.
•The range is between $34.50hr-$42hr plus full benefits and relocation/sign on bonus.
What you’ll be doing:
•The Registered Occupational Therapist will provide diagnostic evaluations and treatment to assigned patients, and help patients reach maximum performance level and to use skills learned to the fullest to function in the community within the limits of their capabilities.
•Administers comprehensive evaluations and documents of assigned patients in accordance with departmental standards and procedures. Provides consultation in areas such as environmental design, adaptive equipment, proper positioning of patients to prevent contractures and splinting, and to agencies such as local schools, nursing homes, home care agencies, and hospital settings.
•Maintains timely and accurate patient records and reports.
•Designs and administers treatment programs to increase patients' levels of functioning. Uses therapeutic exercises and activities to improve or maintain strength, range of motion, and fine-motor coordination. Instructs patients in adapted techniques and the use of adaptive equipment for meal preparation, home management, dressing, feeding, and other self-care skills. Trains patients in the use of upper-extremity prosthetic devices to resume previous daily routines. Participates in home assessments.
•Provides therapy for neurological integration; administers sensor-motor integration treatment techniques and visual perceptual-motor remediation programs. Uses activities to increase developmental levels of patients. Designs and provides individualized therapy for adult learning-disabled patients.
•Designs and fabricates splints as specified by doctors' prescriptions; designs and/or fabricates slings and adaptive equipment to meet the needs of patients and/or their families.
•Administers treatment programs to traumatic brain-injured patients. Uses activities to improve judgment skills, reality orientation, and organizational skills.
•Provides prevention therapy to maintain functional skills; instructs patients in energy conservation, joint protection, safety techniques for sensory loss, and transferring and visual field deficits; instructs patients' families in personal care for patients, especially proper transfer techniques to avoid back strain.
•Provides activities to assess patients' organizational skills, attention spans, cognitive abilities, coordination (fine and gross-motor), and adaptive-equipment needs.
•Designs home programs and instructs patients or families in carrying out such programs.
•Participates in patient support groups with other team members.
•Provides evaluations and develops a plan of care.
Additional Info:
Facility is a 25 bed critical access hospital. Great team environment and it's a great place to work.
If you're a dedicated Occupational Therapist seeking a rewarding career in a supportive healthcare environment, look no further. Join us outside of Miles City and become part of our exceptional team dedicated to providing top-notch care to our community. Apply now and take the next step in your career journey!
Freqently Asked Questions
Miles City offers a unique blend of rural healthcare needs with less competition than metropolitan areas. Occupational therapists here often experience closer community ties and a broader scope of practice, unlike urban settings where roles may be more specialized and competitive.
In Montana, maintaining an active state license is crucial, but employers, especially rural hospitals, value experience with adaptive equipment and neurological integration therapies. Additional certifications in sensory integration or traumatic brain injury rehab can enhance job prospects locally.
Effective communication across multidisciplinary teams and adaptability to rural healthcare environments are key. Skills in fabricating adaptive devices, patient education on energy conservation, and community reintegration strategies often set standout occupational therapists apart.
Absolutely. Rural hospitals like Gallman Consulting’s facility frequently encourage leadership development due to smaller teams, offering occupational therapists chances to take on supervisory roles, spearhead community programs, or specialize in niche therapy areas.
Therapists may encounter diverse patient needs, from neurological rehab to home assessments, requiring flexibility. Handling comprehensive evaluations and designing adaptive equipment solutions while working within a tight-knit rural team environment can be both demanding and rewarding.
Gallman Consulting promotes career growth through continuing education opportunities and a supportive team culture. The day-shift schedule and relocation bonuses reflect their commitment to balancing job satisfaction with personal well-being in the scenic Miles City area.
Occupational therapists in Miles City typically earn between $34.50 and $42 per hour, aligning with Gallman Consulting’s offering. This competitive wage, combined with full benefits and sign-on bonuses, makes it a compelling option for professionals seeking rural healthcare roles.
Hospital-based occupational therapists often engage in acute care, performing diagnostic evaluations and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams. In contrast, other settings like home care or schools may focus more on long-term rehabilitation and environmental adaptations.
The low cost of living combined with the chance to impact community health in rural Montana draws therapists seeking meaningful work. Opportunities to design individualized therapy programs and participate in patient support groups enhance job fulfillment here.
Their focus on exceeding patient care expectations within a progressive rural hospital, alongside benefits like relocation bonuses and a strong team culture, distinguishes Gallman Consulting. Therapists benefit from varied responsibilities including environmental design consultations and neurological therapy.
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